3rd Battalion, 8th Marines
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3rd Battalion 8th Marines (3/8) was an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, was consisted of approximately 1,100 Marines and sailors. The battalion fell under the command of the 8th Marine Regiment and the 2nd Marine Division.
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3rd Battalion 8th Marines | |
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Active | November 1, 1940 – March 26, 1946 January 15, 1951 – May 18, 2021 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Light infantry |
Role | Locate, close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver |
Part of | 8th Marine Regiment 2nd Marine Division |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune |
Motto(s) | "Fortuna Favet Fortibus" "Fortune Favors the Strong" |
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Notable commanders | John C. Miller Jr. David H. Berger Robert R. Blackman Jr. |
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