5th Ranger Battalion
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The 5th Ranger Infantry Battalion was a Ranger battalion activated during World War II on 1 September 1943 at Camp Forrest, Tennessee. By this time, while in maneuvers on the United States, they were commanded by the Major Owen Carter. Later, when they moved to England, they were commanded by Major (later Lieutenant Colonel) Max Schneider,[1] former executive officer of the 4th Ranger Battalion, who led the 5th Rangers as part of the Provisional Ranger Group commanded by Colonel James Earl Rudder.
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5th Ranger Infantry Battalion | |
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Active | September 1, 1943 ā October 22, 1945 (1943-09-01 ā 1945-10-22) |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Light infantry Special operations force |
Role | Direct action Raiding Reconnaissance Special operations |
Engagements | World War II |
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