3rd Battalion 25th Marines
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| 3rd Battalion 25th Marines | |
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 3/25 Insignia |
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| Active | May 1, 1943 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | USMC |
| Type | Infantry regiment |
| Role | Locate, close with and destroy the enemy with fire and maneuver |
| Size | 1000 |
| Part of | 25th Marine Regiment 4th Marine Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Brookpark, Ohio |
| Nickname | "Three deuce five" |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Kwajalein Battle of Tinian Battle of Saipan Battle of Iwo Jima Operation Iraqi Freedom |
3rd Battalion 25th Marines (3/25) is a reserve infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps headquartered in Brookpark, Ohio with units throughout Ohio, New York and West Virginia.. It consists of approximately 1000 Marines and Sailors. They fall under the 25th Marine Regiment and the 4th Marine Division.
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[edit] Current Units
| Name | Location |
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| Headquarters and Services Company | Brookpark, Ohio |
| India Company | Buffalo, New York |
| Kilo Company | Moundsville, West Virginia |
| Lima Company | Columbus, Ohio |
| Weapons Company | Akron, Ohio |
[edit] Mission
The 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines' mission is to locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver or to repel their assault by fire and close combat. Additionally, the Battalion is prepared to augment active Marine Forces in case of national emergency.
[edit] History
[edit] World War II
The 25th Marine Regiment was activated on May 1, 1943. The 25th Marine Regiment fought in the Battle of Saipan, Battle of Tinian, Kwajalein Atoll, and the Battle of Iwo Jima. During the battle for Iwo Jima the battalion was tasked with the securing of Airfield One, then further tasked with pushing northward into the heart of the Japanese defenses. Colonel Justice M. Chambers received the Medal of Honor for his actions as the Commander of 3/25 during the battle of Iwo Jima. His citation reads, in part, that while “exposed to relentless fire, he coolly reorganized his battle-weary men, inspiring them to heroic efforts by his own valor and in leading an attack on the critical, impregnable high ground.” His medals are displayed in the trophy case located at H&S Brookpark, Ohio.
In 1945 the Regiment was deactivated. World War II had ended. On July 1, 1962 the 25th Marine Regiment was reactivated as a Marine Corps Reserve Unit. This proud Regiment has continued to train in “every clime and place” for its important role in the defense of our nation.
3rd Battalion 25th Marines was again activated during Operation Desert Storm to support operations conducted in Southwest Asia. Although the Marines of 3/25 did not deploy to Southwest Asia, they played a key role by participating in other operation the Marine Corps was committed to support. Marines from 3/25 found themselves in Norway, Panama, and Honduras.
[edit] Global War on Terror
The Marines and Sailors of 3rd Battalion 25th Marines were mobilized to active duty in January, 2005 and then deployed to the Al Anbar province in western Iraq in March of the same year. The Battalion and its attached assets suffered a total of 48 of its Marines and Sailors killed in action during their 7 month combat tour. 3rd Battalion 25th Marines ended their deployment in October of 2005.
