United States Marine Corps, 1940-1945

22d Marine Regiment

Campaigns

Commanders


Regiment Narrative

Activated on 1 Jun 42 at Camp Linda Vista (Camp Elliott), Cal. from 9th Marines cadres. Attached to Defense Command, Samoa from 1942-44. Attached to Tactical Group 1, V Amphibious Corps in Jan 44. Attached to the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade on 19 Apr 44. Assigned to the 6th Marine Division on 7 Sep 44. Deactivated on 26 Mar 46 at Camp Pendleton, Cal. Reactivated on 1 Sep 46. Deactivated on 17 Oct 49.

Note: The 22d Reserve Marines (artillery) in existence between 1926-35 in not lineally connected.


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Last updated: February 29, 2000

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