John Tyler was the United States of America s tenth president. President John Tyler was born in Charles City County, Virginia on March 29, 1790 and grew up to become America s tenth president. He was a lawyer before he became President of the United States at age 51. His place of primary affiliation was Virginia.
An American battalion includes the battalion commander (Lieutenant Colonel-- in the Marine Corps, sometimes a Colonel), his staff, and headquarters, the Command Sergeant Major (CSM) (or Sergeant Major in the Marine Corps), and usually 3-5 companies, with a total of 300 to 1,200 soldiers or Marines.
The Marine Corps is celebrating its 240th birthday Nov. 10. Nov. 10 is the official birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. The Marine Corps traces its roots back to the Second Continental Congress in 1775, which established a resolution stating that two Battalions of Marines be raised as forces to land with the fleet.