28th Marine Regiment (United States)
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28th Marine Regiment | |
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28th Marines’ Insignia |
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Active | |
Country | United States |
Branch | USMC |
Type | Infantry regiment |
Role | Locate, close with and destroy the enemy with fire and maneuver |
Size | 3,400 |
Part of | 5th Marine Division |
Garrison/HQ | Deactivated |
Motto | Uncommon Valor |
Engagements | World War II * Battle of Iwo Jima |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders |
Harry B. Liversedge |
The 28th Marine Regiment (28th Marines) is an inactive infantry regiment of the United States Marine Corps. They fought during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II and some of its members were immortalized in the famous photo of the flag raising on top of Mount Suribachi.
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[edit] Subordinate Units
The Regiment comprised three infantry battalions and one headquarters battalion:
Battalions |
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Headquarters Battalion 28th Marines |
1st Battalion 28th Marines (1/28) |
2nd Battalion 28th Marines (2/28) |
3rd Battalion 28th Marines (3/28) |
[edit] History
[edit] See also
- Flags of our Fathers
- History of the United States Marine Corps
- List of United States Marine Corps regiments
[edit] References
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