Category: 6th Marine Regiment, United States Marine Corps
Categories: United States Marine Corps Regiments
The 6th Marine Regiment is an infantry regiment of the United States Marine Corps based at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The regiment falls under the command of the 2nd Marine Division of the II Marine Expeditionary Force. The 6th Marines combat history dates back to World War I when they were part of the American Expeditionary Force. They fought in the Pacific Theater in World War II most notably at the battles of Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian and Okinawa. More recently, the regiment has seen combat during the Gulf War and in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The 6th Marine Regiment was assigned to:
- American Expeditionary Force (AEF) during World War I
- 2nd Marine Division
Current primary subordinate units are:
- Headquarters Company
- 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment
- 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment
- 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment
For more detailed service information about the unit and the personnel who served in the 6th Marine Regiment in specific wars/conflicts, see:
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