1st Battalion, 12th Marines
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1st Battalion, 12th Marines (1/12) was an artillery battalion comprising three firing batteries and a Headquarters Battery. The battalion was stationed at Marine Corps Base Hawaii and fell under the 12th Marine Regiment and the 3rd Marine Division. It was deactivated on 26 May 2023.
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1st Battalion, 12th Marines | |
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Active | 1 September 1942 –26 May 2023 |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Artillery |
Role | Provide fires in support of 3rd Marine Regiment |
Part of | 12th Marine Regiment 3rd Marine Division |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Hawaii |
Nickname(s) | "Kings of Battle" |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
Current commander | LtCol Joseph L. Gill II[1] |
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