| 26th Marine Regiment | |
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26th Marine Regiment's emblem |
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| Active | |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | USMC |
| Type | Infantry regiment |
| Role | Locate, close with and destroy the enemy with fire and maneuver |
| Part of | 5th Marine Division (WWII) 5th Marine Division then 1st and 3rd Marine Divisions once it returned to CONUS (Vietnam) |
| Garrison/HQ | Deactivated |
| Nickname | The Professionals |
| Engagements | World War II * Battle of Iwo Jima Vietnam War * Battle of Khe Sahn |
The 26th Marine Regiment (26th Marines) is a deactiveated infantry regiment of the United States Marine Corps. They fought during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II and were activated again during the Vietnam War.
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The Regiment was composed of three infantry battalions and one headquarters company:
| Battalions |
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| Headquarters Company 26th Marines |
| 1st Battalion 26th Marines (1/26) - Seabrook |
| 2nd Battalion 26th Marines (2/26) |
| 3rd Battalion 26th Marines (3/26) |
A unit citation or commendation is an award bestowed upon an organization for the action cited. Members of the unit who participated in said actions are allowed to wear on their uniforms the awarded unit citation. The 26th Marine Regiment has been presented with the following awards:
| Streamer | Award | Year(s) | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Unit Citation Streamer with two Bronze Stars | 1945, 1966–67, 1968 | Iwo Jima, Vietnam, Khe Sanh | |
| Navy Unit Commendation Streamer | 1968 | Vietnam | |
| Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Streamer one Bronze Star | 1945 | Iwo Jima | |
| World War II Victory Streamer | 1944–1945 | Pacific War | |
| National Defense Service Streamer | 1966–1974 | Vietnam War | |
| Vietnam Service Streamer | |||
| Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Streamer | |||
| Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation Civil Actions Streamer |