U.S. 3rd Marine Regiment
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| 3rd Marine Regiment | |
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 3rd Marine Regiment Insignia image courtesy of www.military-graphics.com |
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| Active | December 20, 1916 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | USMC |
| Type | Infantry regiment |
| Role | Locate, close with and destroy the enemy with fire and maneuver |
| Part of | 3rd Marine Division III Marine Expeditionary Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Hawaii |
| Nickname | 3rd Marines |
| Motto | Fortuna Fortes Juvat Fortune favors the Brave |
| Battles/wars | World War II * Battle of Bougainville * Battle of Guam Vietnam War Desert Storm Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom |
The 3rd Marine Regiment is an infantry regiment of the United States Marine Corps based at Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
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[edit] Current Units
The Regiment is comprised of three infantry battalions and one headquarters battalion:
- Headquarter Battalion 3rd Marines
- 1st Battalion 3rd Marines (1/3)
- 2nd Battalion 3rd Marines (2/3)
- 3rd Battalion 3rd Marines (3/3)
- 1st Battalion 12th Marines (1/12)
[edit] History
[edit] World War II
The 3rd Marine Regiment was reactivated on June 16, 1942, in North Carolina, as part of the World War II military expansion. The regiment fought at Bougainville and Guam. Four Medals of Honor were awarded to members of 3rd Marines for actions during this period.
Following World War II, the regiment was ordered to China to aid in the disarming of Japanese units and to assist the Nationalist government in the occupation of Northern China in an effort to deny land to the communists.
[edit] Vietnam War
[edit] 1980s & 1990s
[edit] Global War on Terror
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- 3rd Marine Regiment's Official Website
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