2nd Battalion, 28th Marines
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For the 2/28 Incident in Taiwan, see February 28 Incident.
The 2nd Battalion, 28th Marine Regiment (2nd Battalion, 28th Marines) is an infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps. The battalion (inactive since the Vietnam War) which is part of the 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division, fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. Six Marines of E Company, 2nd Battalion, 28th Marines were featured in the historical photo by Joe Rosenthal of the U.S. flag raising on top of Mount Suribachi.[1]
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2nd Battalion, 28th Marines | |
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Active | February 1944 – January 1946 1967–1969 |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Infantry battalion |
Role | Locate, close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver |
Size | 1,000 |
Part of | Inactive |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Chandler W. Johnson |
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