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Merrill's Marauders
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This article is about the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional). For the film, see Merrill's Marauders (film).
Merrill’s Marauders (named after Frank Merrill) or Unit Galahad, officially named the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), was a United States Army long range penetration special operations jungle warfare unit, which fought in the Southeast Asian theater of World War II, or China-Burma-India Theater (CBI). The unit became famous for its deep-penetration missions behind Japanese lines, often engaging Japanese forces superior in number.
Quick Facts 5307th Composite Unit (provisional), Active ...
5307th Composite Unit (provisional) | |
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![]() Shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) of the 5307th Composite Unit | |
Active | 1943–1944 |
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Branch | ![]() |
Type | Special operations force |
Role | Direct action Long-range penetration Jungle warfare Raiding Reconnaissance Special operations |
Size | Regimental |
Nickname(s) | Merrill's Marauders |
Engagements | World War II *Burma Campaign |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Frank Merrill Charles N. Hunter |
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