29th Marine Regiment (United States)
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The 29th Marine Regiment (29th Marines) is an inactive infantry regiment of the United States Marine Corps. The last Marine Corps regiment activated for service in World War II, its First Battalion fought in the Battle of Saipan while attached to the 2nd Marine Division; the entire regiment also fought in Okinawa while attached to the 6th Marine Division, and took part in the occupation of Northern China following the war. The 29th Marine Regiment was subsequently deactivated in 1946 as part of the post war drawdown of forces.
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Active | deactivated 1 April 1946 |
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Part of | 6th Marine Division |
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Notable commanders | Victor Bleasdale William J. Whaling |
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