19th Marine Regiment (United States)
The 19th Marine Regiment was a composite engineer regiment of the United States Marine Corps subordinate to the 3rd Marine Division. It existed from September 1942 until September 1944. In December 1943 there was a large change of command in the regiment. Marine engineer regiments were eventually disbanded in favor of independent engineering battalions within the parent Marine divisions.
| 19th Marine Regiment | |
|---|---|
19th Marines | |
| Active | 16 September 1942 – 7 September 1944 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Engineer Regiment |
| Part of | 3rd Marine Division |
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| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Colonel Robert M. Montage Lieutenant Colonel Robert E. Fojt |
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