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U.S. Marine Corps•136 members

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3:6th Marines

U.S. Marine Corps

The 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (3/6), nicknamed "Teufelhunden," was activated in 1917 and quickly distinguished itself in World War I, fighting in battles such as Belleau Wood and Soissons. During World War II, the battalion participated in the Guadalcanal, Tarawa, and Saipan campaigns, earning multiple Presidential Unit Citations. In more recent history, 3/6 has deployed in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, taking part in major campaigns such as Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Renowned for its combat effectiveness and esprit de corps, 3/6 remains a vital infantry battalion within the 2nd Marine Division.

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Historic Lineage: The 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines (3/6) was first activated in August 1917 at Quantico, Virginia, for service in World War I.
World War I Service: 3/6 earned its first combat laurels in France, participating in the campaigns of Aisne-Marne, Saint-Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and Champagne.
Navy Unit Commendation: For their actions at Belleau Wood and Soissons in WWI, the battalion was awarded the French Croix de Guerre with two palms and one gilt star.
Guadalcanal Veterans: During World War II, 3/6 participated in the Solomon Islands campaign, including the bitter fighting on Guadalcanal.
Iwo Jima & Okinawa: The battalion played crucial roles in the iconic Pacific battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, two of the bloodiest battles of the war.
Cuban Missile Crisis: In 1962, 3/6 deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in response to the Cuban Missile Crisis, prepared for possible combat operations.
Grenada & Lebanon: Elements of 3/6 participated in Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada (1983) and served as part of the Multi-National Peacekeeping Force in Beirut, Lebanon.
Operation Desert Storm: The battalion deployed to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait as part of the 2nd Marine Division during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm (1990-1991).
OIF & OEF Deployments: 3/6 deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan in the post-9/11 era, including the Battle of Marjah in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in 2010.
Motto & Nickname: The battalion’s official motto is "Teufelhunden" ("Devil Dogs"), a nickname reputedly given to Marines by German troops in World War I.

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3:6th Marines

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Norman Horton

U.S. Marine Corps · 1983 - 1988

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Jeffery Hume

U.S. Marine Corps · 1982 - 1986

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Sean Miller

U.S. Marine Corps · 1995 - 1997

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Mario Romero

U.S. Marine Corps · 2004 - 2007

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Historic Lineage: The 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines (3/6) was first activated in August 1917 at Quantico, Virginia, for service in World War I.
World War I Service: 3/6 earned its first combat laurels in France, participating in the campaigns of Aisne-Marne, Saint-Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and Champagne.
Navy Unit Commendation: For their actions at Belleau Wood and Soissons in WWI, the battalion was awarded the French Croix de Guerre with two palms and one gilt star.
Guadalcanal Veterans: During World War II, 3/6 participated in the Solomon Islands campaign, including the bitter fighting on Guadalcanal.
Iwo Jima & Okinawa: The battalion played crucial roles in the iconic Pacific battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, two of the bloodiest battles of the war.
Cuban Missile Crisis: In 1962, 3/6 deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in response to the Cuban Missile Crisis, prepared for possible combat operations.
Grenada & Lebanon: Elements of 3/6 participated in Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada (1983) and served as part of the Multi-National Peacekeeping Force in Beirut, Lebanon.
Operation Desert Storm: The battalion deployed to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait as part of the 2nd Marine Division during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm (1990-1991).
OIF & OEF Deployments: 3/6 deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan in the post-9/11 era, including the Battle of Marjah in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in 2010.
Motto & Nickname: The battalion’s official motto is "Teufelhunden" ("Devil Dogs"), a nickname reputedly given to Marines by German troops in World War I.