1:13th Marines

The 1st Battalion, 13th Marines (1/13th Marines) is an artillery battalion of the United States Marine Corps, originally activated during World War II. The unit provided critical fire support in the Pacific theater, notably participating in the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Reactivated for the Vietnam War, 1/13th Marines supported Marine infantry operations with artillery fire throughout the conflict. Over the decades, the battalion has continued to serve as a vital element of the Marine Corps’ artillery capabilities, participating in training exercises and deployments in support of U.S. military operations worldwide.