Hi Bill. Salem Bachar, 20, of Chula Vista, California. "It was like you were dealing with a kid," Henderson remembers. The enemy was stopped in his attempt to overrun the American outpost. Follow link for list. On February 1, the 2nd ARVN Airborne Battalion and the 7th ARVN Cavalry recaptured the Tay Loc airfield, but only after suffering severe casualties and the loss of 12 armored personnel carriers. This is written up the in the book "Bloody Skies: U.S. Eighth Air Force Battle Damage in World War II." Krause was listed as missing after a fuel convoy was attacked near Baghdad International Airport by Iraqi insurgents using rocket-propelled grenades and small-arms fire on April 9, 2004. The Marines of 2nd Battalion, 4thRegiment hung an American flag on the porch banister. In September General Westmoreland (US Commander of all force in Vietnam) declared that the fighting on the DMZ around Con Thien was the heaviest in conventional firepower in the history of warfare. 3RD MP BN. Though manyhave veteran support groups where they live, they often find this particularcamaraderiemoretherapeutic than the VAs back home where generations of men from many different warsgather and talk. It officially added (by legal order) the lower pennant with the nickname the "Magnificent Bastards". Operation Prairie was one of the first operations that was fought in the hills west of Leatherneck Square. They slept on the floor of a buddy's apartment and went together to the gravesite. The Fourth Marine Regiment was transferred to Hawaii in 1953 and here the battalion became part of the First Marine Brigade. The 1968 Tet Offensive resulted in an increase in fighting along the DMZ. Descargar esta imagen: CAMP PENDLETON, California (24 de abril de 2022) - Corpsmen del hospital, asignados al 2nd Batalln, 4th Regimiento de Marines, 1st Divisin de Marines, tratan a los pacientes despus de un ataque simulado durante una patrulla como parte del ejercicio Operacin firebreak. Once a group of mostly single men in their 20s, many of the Marines are married now. He was a bombardier in the 571st Bomb Squadron, 390th Bomb Group and his aircraft "Decatur Deb" was shot down on May 28, 1944. 2/4 started this operation with 952 Marines. While insurgents stole a sniper rifle, it was later recovered by fellow 5th Marines battalion, 3/5, during a mission in Habbaniyah in 2006. By May 15 the NVA were driven back north across the DMZ. In 1916, civil war broke out in the Dominican Republic and the Dominican Government was unable to end the strife. 2nd Battalion 1st Marines Logo USMC 2/1 THE PROFESSIONALS Plaque ErikECrafts (173) $49.99 FREE shipping 2nd Battalion 4th Marines Magnificent Bastards Patch - Plastic Backing SquadronNostalgia (465) $11.99 FREE shipping Patch , 9th Infantry Division Sniper 2nd Battalion 47th Inf Vietnam Panther , 20% off on next patches , nam war patch In a war zone, it was easy to miss what wasn't obvious. On each trip, theysign a memento for the family of the fallen. In late May 2013, 2/4 deployed to Okinawa, Japan, as a Battalion Landing Team (BLT) as part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. All the Last Name index pages, During this period of bloody fighting Sergeant Paul H. Foster (CP) and Lance Corporal Jedh Colby Barker (Fox Co.) were awarded the Medal of Honor (posthumously) for their actions during these battles. The Hill and surrounding areas was hit with nearly 1500(130mm & 152mm)rounds. The BLT completed training exercises simultaneously with indigenous forces in both East Timor and Indonesia. This time, theyautographa photo of Quill. "My, Magnificent Bastard, LCpl Jedh Colby Barker, recipient of the Medal of Honor and killed in the line of duty 21 September 1967, and is on our Wall of, Secretary, 2/4 Association2868 New Berlin RoadJacksonville, FL 32226-1722. Randall Col Randy is actually my great grandfather and I was wandering if you ever new him? During October 1926 the Federal government directed the Marine Corps to furnish units to guard the mail because the postal service had experienced several robberies. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. It officially added (by legal order) the lower pennant with the nickname the "Magnificent Bastards". It was a combined amphibious/helicopterborne assault on enemy fortified positions of the Van Tuong Peninsula, 15 miles (24km) south of the Chu Lai airstrip. Another major operation in 65 was Operation Harvest Moon. The battalion commanding officer was wounded and the battalion executive officer was killed. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU and is the Marine Corps force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region.[4]. This list is in development, so ifyou dont see the unit youre looking for, click on any unit name below and type in the correct name in the form page that follows. From September to December 2001, 2/4 served as the Quick Reaction Force during Operation Noble Eagle for the western half of the United States in response to the 11 September attacks. Beginning in 1966, combat operations measurably increased with the battalion participating in Operation Double Eagle and Operation Hastings, a coordinated Marine/South Vietnamese Army (ARVN) search and destroy mission. They have scars across their bodies from the same enemies. On the 14th Echo Company lose 5 men do to NVA artillery north of Com Lo. Relatives of Casualties: A Corpsman's Legacy: Honor The Fallen Expired: Agent Orange Widows Awareness Coalition: National Marine Family Conference, July 11, 2009 Expired . READ MORE 17 -18 Aug 42 Assault landing on Butaritari Island, Makin Atoll, Gilbert Islands. There were also nine Navy Cross awarded at this time. Some names are missing from the unit index pages and some small units are missing. 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines - Charlie Company (Suicide Charlie) 5th Marine Regiment History and Today - Delta Company 1965-1966 - 1st Battalion, 5th Marines (1/5) VN . 00 24.41 2nd Battalion 4th Marines Challenge Coin $ 21. The 1968 Tet Offensive resulted in an increase in fighting along the DMZ. Confusion on the beaches, particularly in the 2d Marine Division area, was compounded by the strength of a northerly current flow which caused the assault battalions of the 6th and 8th Marines to land about 400 yards too far north. 3RD TANK BN. On the 28th of October Lt. General Cushman (head of all Marines in Vietnam) sent a message to the Battalion that read (last line) "2/4 has met and beaten the best the enemy had to offer. The battalion departed the Dominican Republic in August 1924 for San Diego, California. 1201044045 2D BN 4TH MARINES - COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Covering Aug-65 dated 8/1/1965 Document No. 2nd Bn, 4th Marine Regiment (2/4) - Marine Unit Directory - Together We Served TWS Login MENU U.S. Army U.S. MARINE CORPS U.S. Navy U.S. Air Force U.S. Coast Guard Veterans Network 2nd Bn, 4th Marine Regiment (2/4) 2nd Bn, 4th Marine Regiment (2/4) If You Served In This Unit, Reconnect With Your Service Friends Today Join Now Copyright 2003-2023. Tommy L. Parker, Marine Pfc. You're doing combat and all that crazy s--t and then you gooff in the real world. 2/4 went ashore in the Dominican Republic and, after several clashes with rebel forces, successfully put down the revolution. The 2nd Battalion 4th Marines fall under the 1st Marine Division home based in Camp Pendleton, California. The battalion took several KIA. The "new" 4th Marines participated in the recapturing of Guam and the seizure of Okinawa at the cost of 4,000 of their lives, the Marine Corps said. More Buying Choices $14.04 (19 used & new offers) Other format: Kindle During this operation, Lance Corporal Joe C. Paul (H Co.) became the battalion's first Medal of Honor recipient. During its deployment in 1985 to The Rock under its traditional parent regiment, The Fourth Marines, 2/4 took part in training and operations in The Philippines, Diego Garcia, Mainland Japan and in the Jungles of Okinawa. Total Marines losses were put at 200 killed and over 1000 wounded. The illustrious history of 2/4 began in April 1914 during WWIwhen it was activated as 1 of 3 battalions of the 4th Marine Regiment. The 2nd Armored Division ("Hell on Wheels") was an armored division of the United States Army.The division played important roles during World War II in the invasions of Germany, North Africa, and Sicily and in the liberation of France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.During the Cold War, the division was primarily based at Fort Hood, Texas, and had a reinforced brigade forward stationed in . On 24 September 1966, Battalion Order No. It was activated as the Advanced Base Force and assigned duty in the Caribbean as a mobile force in readiness. In May 1965 the battalion landed at LZ Blue (west of Green Beach) near Chu Lai. 2nd Battalion 4th Marines was once again committed to ground combat operations, this time in South Vietnam. Six days after the operation had begun; the 1st Viet Cong Regiment was decisively defeated. Joseph R. (Bull) Fisher the day he assumed his command on 4 June 1964. Follow link for list. "We've gotten to the point where we are far enough removed from the war that people are starting to forget," Eric Eggink says. The battalion conducted support and stability operations (SASO) until 6 April when insurgent activity simultaneously bursted into a two-day barrage of toe to toe fighting. A unit citation or commendation is an award bestowed upon an organization for the action cited. Tragically, in February 2007, Battalion Sergeant Major Joseph Ellis was falsely reported to have been killed in a helicopter crash that occurred northwest of Baghdad. BLT 2/4 spent time in the Philippines for Balikatan 2008, while Fox Company conducted training exercises in Indonesia. President Woodrow Wilson dispatched American forces. 2nd Separate Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, designated as the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, San Diego, CA. The two started going to the gym together, and in thosehours doing endless dead lifts and squats, they becamebest friends. Coming together, in its small ways,makes it a little bit easier. Died on August 16, 2006. Kepler's first thought was that he was in trouble. To support the travels to the hometowns of fallen Marines, the veteransof Golf Company. There were 2 Medal Honor, 6 Navy Crosses and 14 Silver Stars. During the summer of 1972 the battalion participated in a massive disaster relief effort, Operation SAKLOLO conducted in the northern part of the Philippines. He was my squad leader on Con Thien in Aug of 1967, We were contacted by a family member of PFC Anthony Tony Knoll and they were trying to find more out about his death on 25 May 1968. Later he became the Battalion's CO. The Marines embarked on amphibious shipping on 21 August after having successfully completed a Non-combatant evacuation operation of 1,650 Americans and foreign nationals. The battalion's first assignment was to take part in the assault on Emirau Island. Well done". If he was sun burnt, it was Lobster Butch. 3RD MED BN. If he was feeling down,it was Sad Butch. To protect the base and also the 3rd Marine Division headquarters, 2/4 reinforced by B/1/3 was moved forward to seize the fortified village and area around Dai Do. World War II ended with Japan's surrender. During this period of bloody fighting Sergeant Paul H. Foster (CP) and Lance Corporal Jedh Colby Barker (Fox Co.) were awarded the Medal of Honor (posthumously) for their actions during these battles. The battalion was directed to safeguard mail transported by rail and truck west of the Mississippi river. Thank you for your efforts here. On 1 January 1946 the battalion was relieved of all duties in Japan and sailed for Camp Pendleton, California. Truly a Marine unit serving in every clime and place, after returning from Okinawa as part of the UDP in late 1985, 2/4 prepared in early 1986 as the main US ground maneuver element for cold weather operations above the Arctic Circle by training at the Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California; Fort McCoy, Sparta, Wisconsin, and; in March deploying to Troms, Norway, taking part in the NATO winter exercise Anchor Express. Later that weekend, they put the names of all their fallen brothers in a hat and picked one. But they are still bonded in unbreakable ways. 99 37.81 2nd Bn 4th Marines USMC Embroidered Hat -FlexFit Style $ 30. Unit Menu 1 2 3 4 5 Previous 4th Marine Regiment Change of Command 3/2 Close-Quarters Battle Training Next 4th Marine Regiment. 2nd Bn 4th Marines Unit Sweatshirt $ 50. 2/5 Combat Operations; . They no longerpull aname out the hat to see where they are going. It was a combined amphibious/helicopterborne assault on enemy fortified positions of the Van Tuong Peninsula, 15 miles (24 km) south of the Chu Lai airstrip. My grand uncle, 2nd Lt. Robert L. Woolfolk attended UCLA and I believe he graduated in 1936. There were 2 Medal Honor, 6 Navy Crosses and 14 Silver Stars. The Corps' unit and individual records provide a very detailed look at the service and sacrifice of Marines who served and came home, as well as those who served and died. One year, it was a black Jolly Roger flag, the unofficial banner of the 2-4, whichis nowknown as "the Magnificent Bastards.". Her (and Roberts') son Robert Maze Jr is alive and well. Additionally, the BLT conducted Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) and a patrolling package with the Australian Army. Instead, they encountered some of the fiercest fighting of the war. 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