17th Marine Regiment (United States)
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The 17th Marine Regiment was a composite engineer regiment of the United States Marine Corps subordinate to the 1st Marine Division.[1] It was formed primarily from units of the Division, and was inactivated during war with the 1st and 2nd battalions remaining in the Division.
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17th Marine Regiment | |
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Active | 12 January 1943 – 30 June 1944 |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Engineer Regiment |
Part of | 1st Marine Division |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Colonel Harold E. Rosecrans Colonel Francis I. Fenton |
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