17th Marine Regiment (United States)
The 17th Marine Regiment was a composite engineer regiment of the United States Marine Corps subordinate to the 1st Marine Division. It was formed primarily from units of the Division, and was inactivated during war with the 1st and 2nd battalions remaining in the Division.
| 17th Marine Regiment | |
|---|---|
| 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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