17th Marine Regiment (United States)
| 17th Marine Regiment | |
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| Active | 12 January 1943 - 30 June 1944 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Engineer Regiment |
| Part of | 1st Marine Division |
| Engagements | World War II * Battle of Cape Gloucester |
The 17th Marine Regiment was an 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 disbanded during war with the 1st and 2nd battalions remaining in the Division.
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Subordinate units
The regiment comprised three battalions and a headquarters and service company:
- 1st Battalion, 17th Marines, now 1st Combat Engineer Battalion
- 2nd Battalion, 17th Marines
- 3rd Battalion, 17th Marines
The 1st Battalion was an engineer battalion, the 2nd was a pioneer battalion and the 3rd a Naval Construction Battalion.
History
World War II
The 17th Marine Regiment participated in the Battle of Cape Gloucester. The subordinate battalions, as independent battalions in 1st Marine Division, participated in all of the Division's major operations during the war.
Unit awards
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See also
- History of the United States Marine Corps
- List of United States Marine Corps regiments
- Organization of the United States Marine Corps
Notes
References
- Bibliography
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- Web
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