Lieutenant General Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller
(June 26, 1898 October 11, 1971)
A United States Marine officer, notable as the most decorated Marine in history.
Puller, whose nickname was inspired by his barrel chest, was born in West Point, Virginia. He resigned from the Virginia Military Institute after his freshman year to enlist as a Private in the Marine Corps in August, 1918 (serial number 135517). American involvement in World War I was intensifying at the time; his reasoning for his enlistment is summed up in the (possibly apocryphal) quote, "I want to go where the guns are." Puller was unable to reach an overseas theater during the First World War, but remained on duty with the Marine Corps for the next 37 years. He was appointed to the rank of Second Lieutenant in the reserves on June 16, 1919, but reduction in force following the war led to his being put on inactive status on the 26th of that month.
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Leathernecks Nation MC Mission Statement
To recognize, strengthen, and promote Brotherhood among our chapter members regardless of what chapter that brother belongs to. We will support these members whenever there is a need. We emphasize and solidify the principles of Honor, Integrity, Brotherhood, and Courage as instilled in each member through past, current, and future associations with the United States Marine Corps.
We are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Marine Corps related functions, and charitable veterans organizations, while keeping POW/MIA awareness alive. We will show support to charitable organizations and functions that benefit our communities and Nation. We will promote Brotherhood to all members of Leatherneck Nation MC. A Brother will never be alone in a time of need, and will always strive to be by the side of a Brother in need.
We will combine our love of motorcycling through the beauty of the country in which we would die for, our bonds as Marines and Brothers to accomplish our Mission.
Our colors are earned only through hard work, respect, dedication and loyalty to the club. We are not 1% club, but a family oriented club.
Now accepted by Webster as a synonym for Marine, the term "Leatherneck" was derived from a leather stock once worn around the neck by both American and British Marines--and soldiers also. Beginning in 1798, "one stock of black leather and clasp" was issued to each U. S. Marine annually.
The globe on the U.S. Marine emblem signifies service in any part of the world. The eagle also indirectly signifies service worldwide, although this may not have been the intention of the designers in 1868. The eagle which they selected for the Marine emblem is a crested eagle, a type found all over the world. On the other hand, the eagle pictured on the great seal and the currency of the United States is the bald eagle, strictly a North American variety. The anchor, whose origin dates back to the founding of the Marine Corps in 1775, indicates the amphibious nature of Marines' duties.
MC denotes "motorcycle club".
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