6th Marine Regiment
The 6th Marine Regiment (also referred to as "6th Marines") is an infantry regiment of the United States Marine Corps based at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The regiment falls under the command of the 2nd Marine Division of the II Marine Expeditionary Force. Its combat history dates back to World War I when they were part of the American Expeditionary Force. They fought in the Pacific Theater in World War II, most notably at the battles of Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian and Okinawa. More recently, the regiment has seen combat during the Gulf War and in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
| 6th Marine Regiment | |
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6th Marines insignia | |
| Active | 1917 – 1919 1921 – 1925 1927 – 1929 1934 – 1947 1947 – 1949 1949 – present |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Infantry regiment |
| Part of | 2nd Marine Division II Marine Expeditionary Force |
| Garrison/HQ | MCB Camp Lejeune |
| Nickname(s) | "Fighting 6th Marines" |
| Motto(s) | Keep Moving |
| Engagements | World War I
World War II Operation Desert Storm
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| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Col Jeffrey R. Kenney |
| Notable commanders | Leo D. Hermle Gilder D. Jackson Jr. Gregon A. Williams Ormond R. Simpson William M. Keys James E. Livingston Lawrence H. Livingston Robert Neller Austin Shofner Harold G. Glasgow Richard Huck Carl E. Mundy III |
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