26th Marine Regiment (United States)
The 26th Marine Regiment (26th Marines) is an inactivated infantry regiment of the United States Marine Corps. The 26th Marines were activated in 1944 and fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II and were activated again on 1 March 1966, and fought in the Battle of Khe Sanh during the Vietnam War.
| 26th Marine Regiment | |
|---|---|
26th Marine Regiment emblem | |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Infantry |
| Part of | 5th Marine Division (WWII) 5th Marine Division then 1st and 3rd Marine Divisions once it returned to CONUS (Vietnam) |
| Garrison/HQ | Deactivated |
| Nickname(s) | "The Professionals" |
| Engagements | World War II
Vietnam War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | David E. Lownds |
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