3rd Battalion 1st Marines
3rd Batalion 1st Marines Insignia
Active:	March 1, 1941
Country:	United States
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Branch:	USMC
Type:	Light infantry
Role:	Locate, close with and destroy the enemy with fire and maneuver
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Command structure:	1st Marine Regiment 1st Marine Division
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Garrison/HQ:	Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
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Nickname:	"Thundering Third"
Patron:
Motto:	No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy
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Notable battles or wars:	Battle of Guadalcanal Battle of Okinawa Battle of Peleliu Battle of Inchon Battle of Chosin Reservoir Vietnam War Desert Storm Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Phantom Fury
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United States Marine Corps Portal

3rd Battalion 1st Marines (3/1) is an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps based out of Camp Pendleton, California consisting of approximately 1000 Marines and Sailors. They fall under the 1st Marine Regiment and the 1st Marine Division. Image File history File links 3_1. ... March 1 is the 60th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (61st in leap years). ... For the movie, see 1941 (film) 1941 (MCMXLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1941 calendar). ... United States Marine Corps Emblem The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is the second smallest of the five branches of the United States armed forces, with 170,000 active and 40,000 reserve Marines as of 2002. ... Traditionally light infantry (or skirmishers) were soldiers whose job was to provide a skirmishing screen ahead of the main body of infantry, harassing and delaying the enemy advance. ... Official force name 1st Marine Regiment Other names 1st Marines Motto No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy Branch United States Marine Corps Chain of Command 1st Marine Division Description Marine infantry regiment Readiness Capable of short notice world wide deployment. ... The 1st Marine Division is the oldest, largest (active duty), and most decorated division-sized unit in the United States Marine Corps representing a combat-ready force of more than 19,000 men and women. ... The edge of Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is located in southern California between the towns of Oceanside and San Clemente. ... Operation Watchtower On August 7, 1942, the 1st Marine Division performed an amphibious landing east of the Tenaru River. ... Combatants United States United Kingdom (naval involvement only) Empire of Japan Commanders Simon Bolivar Buckner† Joseph Stilwell Mitsuru Ushijima† Strength 548,000 marines 107,000 regulars 24,000 militia Casualties 12,500 killed or missing 38,000 wounded 33,096 non-combat wounded 38 ships lost 763 aircraft lost 110... Like the bloody World War II island campaigns before it, the battle of Peleliu was a fight to capture an airstrip on a speck of coral in the western Pacific. ... Combatants UN forces: United States; United Kingdom; South Korea; Canada; Australia; Netherlands; France North Korea Commanders Douglas MacArthur Arthur Dewey Struble Jeong Il-Gwon Kim Il-sung Choi Yong-Kun Strength 70,000 44,000 Casualties 566 killed 2,713 wounded 14,000 casualties[1] 7,000 captured[1] The... Combatants Peoples Republic of China United Nations forces; including United States Commanders Song Shi-Lun Oliver Smith Strength 120,000 40,000 Casualties 25,000 killed, 12,500 wounded, 30,000 frost-bite casualties 2,500 dead, 192 missing, 5,000 wounded, 7,500 cold related injuries The Battle... Combatants Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) United States of America South Korea Thailand Australia New Zealand the Philippines Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam) National Liberation Front (Viet Cong) Strength ~1,200,000 (1968) ~420,000 (1968) Casualties South Vietnamese dead: 230,000 South Vietnamese wounded: 300,000 US dead... See also: 2003 invasion of Iraq and Gulf War (disambiguation) C Company, 1st Battalion, The Staffordshire Regiment, 1st UK Armoured Division The Persian Gulf War was a conflict between Iraq and a coalition force of 34 nations led by the United States. ... Combatants United States, United Kingdom, France, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Mujahdeen fighters of Afghanistan, other nations Taliban regime of Afghanistan Commanders General Tommy Franks Taliban military leaders Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) is the military response to the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States . ... For other uses of the term, see Iraq war (disambiguation) The 2003 invasion of Iraq (also called the 2nd or 3rd Persian Gulf War) began on March 20, 2003, when forces belonging primarily to the United States and the United Kingdom invaded Iraq arguably without the explicit backing of the... Combatants United States Military Iraqi Security Forces Iraqi insurgents Commanders Maj. ... A battle honour is an official acknowledgement to recognize a military units achievements in specific wars or operations. ... Source: http://www. ... Infantry of the Royal Irish Rifles during the Battle of the Somme in World War I. Infantry are soldiers or marines who fight primarily on foot with small arms in organized military units. ... United States Marine Corps seal The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the U.S. military. ... Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is near Oceanside, California. ... Official force name 1st Marine Regiment Other names 1st Marines Motto No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy Branch United States Marine Corps Chain of Command 1st Marine Division Description Marine infantry regiment Readiness Capable of short notice world wide deployment. ... The 1st Marine Division is the oldest, largest (active duty), and most decorated division-sized unit in the United States Marine Corps representing a combat-ready force of more than 19,000 men and women. ...

Subordinate Units

• Headquarters and Services Company
• Golf Company
• India Company
• Kilo Company
• Weapons Company

History

Beginnings

The 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines was activated on March 1, 1941 at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and assigned to the 1st Marine Division. In April of that year, they were relocated to Parris Island, South Carolina; the unit was subsequently deactivated in October of that year. March 1 is the 60th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (61st in leap years). ... For the movie, see 1941 (film) 1941 (MCMXLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1941 calendar). ... Map of Cuba with location of Guantánamo Bay indicated. ... Parris Island is a census-designated place located in Beaufort County, South Carolina. ...

World War II

On February 16, 1942, 3/1 was re-activated at New River, North Carolina. In July 1942, they deployed to Wellington, New Zealand and participated in the following World War II campaigns: Guadalcanal, Eastern New Guinea, New Britain, Peleliu and Okinawa. Beginning in April 1946, they participated in the occupation of North China. February 16 is the 47th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq. ... Alternative meanings at Wellington (disambiguation) A view of Wellington from the top of Mount Victoria. ... Operation Watchtower On August 7, 1942, the 1st Marine Division performed an amphibious landing east of the Tenaru River. ... (This article is about the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea. ... Map of Peleliu Peleliu (or Beliliou) is an island in the island nation of Palau. ... Combatants United States United Kingdom (naval involvement only) Empire of Japan Commanders Simon Bolivar Buckner† Joseph Stilwell Mitsuru Ushijima† Strength 548,000 marines 107,000 regulars 24,000 militia Casualties 12,500 killed or missing 38,000 wounded 33,096 non-combat wounded 38 ships lost 763 aircraft lost 110...

Korean War

With the invasion of South Korea, 3/1 was re-activated on August 4, 1950 at Camp Pendleton, California and deployed to Korea in September. Between September 1950 and July 1953, the 3/1 participated in the Battle of Inchon, the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, and fighting on the East Central Front and Western Front. After the war, from July 1953 to April 1955, they participated in the defense of the Korean Demilitarized Zone. In April 1955, the battalion re-located to Camp Pendleton, California. August 4 is the 216th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (217th in leap years), with 149 days remaining. ... 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is near Oceanside, California. ... Combatants UN forces: United States; United Kingdom; South Korea; Canada; Australia; Netherlands; France North Korea Commanders Douglas MacArthur Arthur Dewey Struble Jeong Il-Gwon Kim Il-sung Choi Yong-Kun Strength 70,000 44,000 Casualties 566 killed 2,713 wounded 14,000 casualties[1] 7,000 captured[1] The... Combatants Peoples Republic of China United Nations forces; including United States Commanders Song Shi-Lun Oliver Smith Strength 120,000 40,000 Casualties 25,000 killed, 12,500 wounded, 30,000 frost-bite casualties 2,500 dead, 192 missing, 5,000 wounded, 7,500 cold related injuries The Battle... Map of the Korean DMZ. The DMZ is given in red. ... Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is near Oceanside, California. ...

From October to December 1962, 3/1 was part of the amphibious task force sent to the Caribbean in response to the Cuban Missile Crisis. Central America and the Caribbean (detailed pdf map) The Caribbean, (Spanish: Caribe; French: Caraïbe or more commonly Antilles; Dutch: Cariben or Caraïben, or more commonly Antillen) or the West Indies, is a group of islands and countries which are in or border the Caribbean Sea which lies on... U.S.A.F. spy photo of one of the suspected launch sites The Cuban Missile Crisis was a confrontation during the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States regarding the Soviet deployment of nuclear missiles in Cuba. ...

Vietnam War

From January 1966 to May 1971, the battalion fought in the Vietnam War, operating from Chu Lai, Da Nang, Thang Binh, Thanh Thu y, CA LU Combat Base and Hoa Vang. In May 1971, they re-located to Camp Pendleton, California. Combatants Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) United States of America South Korea Thailand Australia New Zealand the Philippines Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam) National Liberation Front (Viet Cong) Strength ~1,200,000 (1968) ~420,000 (1968) Casualties South Vietnamese dead: 230,000 South Vietnamese wounded: 300,000 US dead... Da Nang (in Vietnamese: Quốc Ngữ Đà Nẵng) is a major port city in the South Central Coast of Vietnam, on the coast of the South China Sea. ... Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is near Oceanside, California. ...

Persian Gulf War & the 1990s

The battalion deployed to Saudi Arabia in December 1990 in support of Operation Desert Shield and in April 1991, they transitioned to combat operations during Operation Desert Storm. May 1992 brought a short drive up Interstate 5 to Los Angeles to aid local police in Riot Control Operations during the 1992 Los Angeles Riots See also: 2003 invasion of Iraq and Gulf War (disambiguation) C Company, 1st Battalion, The Staffordshire Regiment, 1st UK Armoured Division The Persian Gulf War was a conflict between Iraq and a coalition force of 34 nations led by the United States. ... Combatants U.S.-led coalition Iraq Commanders George H. W. Bush, Norman Schwarzkopf, Colin Powell Saddam Hussein, Ali Hassan Al-Majid, Hussein Kamel Strength 660,000 ~545,000 Casualties 345 dead, 1,000 wounded 25,000 - 100,000 dead, 100,000 - 300,000 wounded The 1991 Gulf War (also Persian... This article is about the largest city in California. ... Truck driver Reginald Denny lies beaten in an intersection as his assailant, Damian Williams, celebrates. ...

February and March of 1995 saw a deployment to Somalia to support Operation United Shield, helping the remaining UN troops evacuate. The next major deployment was in October 2000 to support Operation Determined Response. Operation United Shield was the name given to the US military operation of evacuating all remaining 6,200 UN peacekeeping troops from Somalia from January to March of 1995, the troops were made up of Americans, Pakistanis and Egyptians. ... United Nations - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ...

Global War on Terror

3rd Battalion, 1st Marines deployed to Kuwait in January of 2003 and in March of the year took part in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The battalion re-deployed to Camp Pendleton in the summer of 2003, but were deployed back to Iraq in mid-2004 and were based near Fallujah. In November of 2004, it participated in Operation Phantom Fury. The battalion re-deployed back to Iraq in early 2006 and as of March 2006, they are attached to the 7th Marine Regiment in western Iraq and carrying out security and stabilization operations [1]. Combatants Coalition Forces (United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Poland) Iraq Commanders Tommy Franks Saddam Hussein Strength 263,000 375,000 The 2003 invasion of Iraq, termed Operation Iraqi Freedom by the US administration, began on March 20. ... This article is about the city of Fallujah in Iraq. ... Combatants United States Military Iraqi Security Forces Iraqi insurgents Commanders Maj. ... Official force name 7th Marine Regiment Other names 7th Marines Motto No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy. ...

As of late March 2006, Marines from K/3/1 were under investigation for their actions on November 19, 2005 after Time magazine published an article [2] accusing them of killing innocent Iraqi civilians. Residents of Haditha in western Iraq claim that the Marines killed 15 civilians in response to the loss of one of their own at the hands of an improvised explosive device. The incident is currently under investigation [3] [4]. (Clockwise from upper left) Time magazine covers from May 7, 1945; July 25, 1969; December 31, 1999; September 14, 2001; and April 21, 2003. ... Haditha (حديثة) is a city in the Iraqi province of Al Anbar, about 240 km northwest of Baghdad. ... IED is also an abbreviation for Intelligent Electronic Device A large cache of munitions found in Afghanistan in 2004. ...

Awards

The Presidential Unit Citation is a senior unit award granted to military units which have performed an extremely meritorious or heroic act, usually in the face of an armed enemy. ... Combatants Allies: Poland, British Commonwealth, France/Free France, Soviet Union, United States, China, and others Axis Powers: Germany, Italy, Japan, and others Casualties Military dead: 17 million Civilian dead: 33 million Total dead: 50 million Military dead: 8 million Civilian dead: 4 million Total dead: 12 million World War II... Operation Watchtower On August 7, 1942, the 1st Marine Division performed an amphibious landing east of the Tenaru River. ... Map of Peleliu Peleliu (or Beliliou) is an island in the island nation of Palau. ... Combatants United States United Kingdom (naval involvement only) Empire of Japan Commanders Simon Bolivar Buckner† Joseph Stilwell Mitsuru Ushijima† Strength 548,000 marines 107,000 regulars 24,000 militia Casualties 12,500 killed or missing 38,000 wounded 33,096 non-combat wounded 38 ships lost 763 aircraft lost 110... The Pusan Perimeter was the area in extreme southeast Korea that was held by US and South Korean troops during the furthest advance of the North Korean troops, in the summer and fall of 1950, during the Korean War. ... Combatants UN forces: United States; United Kingdom; South Korea; Canada; Australia; Netherlands; France North Korea Commanders Douglas MacArthur Arthur Dewey Struble Jeong Il-Gwon Kim Il-sung Choi Yong-Kun Strength 70,000 44,000 Casualties 566 killed 2,713 wounded 14,000 casualties[1] 7,000 captured[1] The... Combatants Peoples Republic of China United Nations forces; including United States Commanders Song Shi-Lun Oliver Smith Strength 120,000 40,000 Casualties 25,000 killed, 12,500 wounded, 30,000 frost-bite casualties 2,500 dead, 192 missing, 5,000 wounded, 7,500 cold related injuries The Battle... The Joint Meritorious Unit Award is a military award that was established on June 4, 1981 by Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger and was implemented by Department of Defense Directive 1348. ... Navy Unit Commendation The Navy Unit Commendation of the United States Navy is an award that was established by order of the Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal on 18 December 1944. ... The Meritorious Unit Commendation is a mid-level unit award of the United States military which is awarded to any military command which displays exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service, heroic deeds, or valorous actions. ...

Medal of Honor recipients from 3/1

World War II

• Private First Class William Adelbert Foster – Company K - 1945
• Sergeant Elbert Luther Kinser – Company I - 1945

Combatants Allies: Poland, British Commonwealth, France/Free France, Soviet Union, United States, China, and others Axis Powers: Germany, Italy, Japan, and others Casualties Military dead: 17 million Civilian dead: 33 million Total dead: 50 million Military dead: 8 million Civilian dead: 4 million Total dead: 12 million World War II...

Korean War

• Private First Class William Bernard Baugh – Weapons Company - 1950
• Major Reginald Rodney Myers, – H&S Company - 1950
• Captain Carl Leonard Sitter – Company G - 1950
• Technical Sergeant Harold Edward Wilson – Company G - 1951

Combatants Western Allied/UN combatants: South Korea, United States Communist combatants: North Korea, Peoples Republic of China Strength Note: All figures may vary according to source. ... Carl Leonard Sitter (December 2, 1922–April 4, 2000) was a highly decorated United States Marine Corps officer and World War II Medal of Honor recipient. ... Chief Warrant Officer Harold Edward Wilson (1921-1998) was a United States Marine who earned the United States’ military highest award, the Medal of Honor, for heroism as a platoon sergeant of a rifle platoon in Korea on the night of 23-24 April 1951. ...

References

• 3/1's Unit Website
• Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipients

External links

• Unofficial 3/1/ Page
• History of the 1st Marines