| 19th Marine Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 16 September 1942-7 September 1944 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Engineer Regiment |
| Part of | 3rd Marine Division |
| Engagements |
World War II * Battle of Bougainville * Battle of Guam |
The 19th Marine Regiment was an engineer regiment of the United States Marine Corps subordinate to the 3rd Marine Division. It existed from September 1942 until September 1944.
Subordinate units[]
The regiment consisted of three battalions and a headquarters and service company:
- 1st Battalion, 19th Marines, now 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion
- 2nd Battalion, 19th Marines, now Combat Logistics Regiment 3
- 3rd Battalion, 19th Marines, now NMCB 25
The 1st Battalion was an engineer battalion, the 2nd was a pioneer battalion and the 3rd a Naval Construction Battalion.
History[]
World War II[]
Occupation and Defense of Cape Torokina, Bougainville 1 November–15 December 1943
Consolidation of the Northern Solomons 15 December 1943 – 9 January 1944
Capture and Occupation of Guam 21 July–15 August 1944
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
- Rottman, Gordon L. (2002). U.S. Marine Corps World War II Order of Battle - Ground and Air Units in the Pacific War, 1939 - 1945.’’. Greenwood Press. ISBN 0-313-31906-5.
- Web
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