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Suicide Charley is the only Company in the Marine Corps to hold two guidon. - Suicide Charley is the only Company in the Marine Corps to hold two guidon.

History of Suicide Charley

The lore of Suicide Charley began in 1942 with one of the most well known Marines in the Corps. Lt. Col. Chesty Puller was assigned the task of setting up a defensive perimeter around Henderson Field in Guadalcanal. Charley Co., 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, had dug in and was flanked by Baker Co. on the left and Animal Co. on the right. In

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