1ST TANK BATTALION

The 1st Tank Battalion, activated on 1 November 1941, is a storied armored unit of the United States Marine Corps. The battalion distinguished itself during World War II, notably in battles such as Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, and Iwo Jima, providing critical armored support to Marine infantry. Throughout the Korean War, the battalion played a vital role in major engagements, including the Battle of Inchon and the Chosin Reservoir campaign. In more recent history, 1st Tank Battalion participated in Operations Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom, upholding its legacy as a formidable armored force before its deactivation in 2021.