1st Battalion, 6th Marines
| 1st Battalion 6th Marines | |
|---|---|
 Courtesy of www.military-graphics.com 1/6 Insignia | |
| Active | July 11, 1917 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | USMC |
| Type | Infantry battalion |
| Role | Locate, close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver |
| Part of | 6th Marine Regiment 2nd Marine Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune |
| Nickname(s) | "" |
| Motto(s) | "Ready to Fight since 1917" |
| Engagements | Battle of Belleau Wood Meuse-Argonne offensive Battle of Guadalcanal Battle of Saipan Battle of Tinian Battle of Okinawa Operation Desert Storm Operation Iraqi Freedom |
1st Battalion 6th Marines (1/6) is an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps based out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Also known as "", it consists of approximately 1000 Marines and Sailors. They fall under the 6th Marine Regiment and the 2nd Marine Division.
Subordinate Units
- Headquarters and Services Company
- Alpha Company
- Bravo Company
- Charlie Company
- Weapons Company
History
World War I
World War II
1950s through the 1990s
Global War on Terror
External links
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