List of historic United States Marines

The following is a list of the prominent names in U.S. Marine Corps lore—the people who make up what the Marines call "knowledge".

Names in this list are notable for actions made as a Marine; individuals whose notability is unrelated to service in uniform can be found at List of United States Marines.

Archibald Henderson , longest-serving Commandant of the Marine Corps

Jack Lucas , 17, youngest Medal of Honor recipient

John Glenn , first Marine Corps astronaut

Minnie Spotted-Wolf , first Native American woman to enlist in the Marine Corps

Staff Sergeant Reckless in retirement

Alfred Cunningham , patron of Marine Corps aviation

Chesty Puller , only Marine to receive 5 Navy Crosses

JD Vance , who served as a military journalist, is the first Marine to become vice president of the United States