27th Marine Regiment (United States)
Deactivated infantry regiment of the United States Marine Corps / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 27th Marine Regiment (27th Marines) is an inactivated infantry regiment of the United States Marine Corps. They fought during the battle of Iwo Jima in World War II and again for a short time during the Vietnam War.
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Active | 1944 – 46; 1966 – 69 |
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Type | Infantry |
Part of | 5th Marine Division |
Engagements | World War II |
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Notable commanders | Thomas A. Wornham |
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