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U.S. Marine Corps

**1st Battalion, 1st Marines (1/1) Military History:** The 1st Battalion, 1st Marines (1/1), known as "The First of the First," was activated in 1940 and has served as a key infantry battalion of the 1st Marine Division. During World War II, 1/1 fought in major battles such as Guadalcanal, Peleliu, and Okinawa. The battalion also saw extensive combat in the Korean War, including the Inchon landing and the Chosin Reservoir campaign, and later participated in the Vietnam War, Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Throughout its distinguished history, 1/1 has earned a reputation for valor, resilience, and excellence in combat operations.

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Oldest Active Marine Infantry Battalion: The 1st Battalion, 1st Marines (1/1) is one of the oldest and most decorated infantry battalions in the United States Marine Corps, originally activated in 1914.
Nickname – “First of the First”: The battalion is commonly known as the “First of the First” because it is the 1st Battalion of the 1st Marine Regiment.
World War II Valor: 1/1 was heavily involved in major Pacific battles such as Guadalcanal, Peleliu, and Okinawa, earning numerous Presidential Unit Citations and campaign streamers.
Korean War Heroics: The battalion fought at the legendary Battle of Inchon and the Chosin Reservoir, enduring extreme cold and overwhelming enemy forces.
Vietnam War Deployments: 1/1 participated in some of the fiercest fighting during the Vietnam War, including the Battle of Hue City during the Tet Offensive.
Operation Desert Storm: In 1991, 1/1 was among the first Marine units to breach Iraqi defenses during Operation Desert Storm.
Global War on Terror: 1/1 has served multiple tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan, including the initial invasion of Iraq in 2003 and operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
Decorated Marines: Medal of Honor recipients from 1/1 include PFC Harold Gonsalves (WWII) and others recognized for extraordinary heroism.
Humanitarian Missions: The battalion has participated in humanitarian missions, including disaster relief operations in the Asia-Pacific region.
Modern-Day Readiness: Today, 1/1 is based at Camp Pendleton, California, and remains a rapid-deployment force, ready to respond to crises worldwide as part of the 1st Marine Division.

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Clarence Veen

U.S. Marine Corps · 1970 - 1970

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Robert Zysk

U.S. Marine Corps · 1967 - 1970

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James Holeman

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran · 1966 - 1966

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Sayla In

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran · 2021 - 2025

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Oldest Active Marine Infantry Battalion: The 1st Battalion, 1st Marines (1/1) is one of the oldest and most decorated infantry battalions in the United States Marine Corps, originally activated in 1914.
Nickname – “First of the First”: The battalion is commonly known as the “First of the First” because it is the 1st Battalion of the 1st Marine Regiment.
World War II Valor: 1/1 was heavily involved in major Pacific battles such as Guadalcanal, Peleliu, and Okinawa, earning numerous Presidential Unit Citations and campaign streamers.
Korean War Heroics: The battalion fought at the legendary Battle of Inchon and the Chosin Reservoir, enduring extreme cold and overwhelming enemy forces.
Vietnam War Deployments: 1/1 participated in some of the fiercest fighting during the Vietnam War, including the Battle of Hue City during the Tet Offensive.
Operation Desert Storm: In 1991, 1/1 was among the first Marine units to breach Iraqi defenses during Operation Desert Storm.
Global War on Terror: 1/1 has served multiple tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan, including the initial invasion of Iraq in 2003 and operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
Decorated Marines: Medal of Honor recipients from 1/1 include PFC Harold Gonsalves (WWII) and others recognized for extraordinary heroism.
Humanitarian Missions: The battalion has participated in humanitarian missions, including disaster relief operations in the Asia-Pacific region.
Modern-Day Readiness: Today, 1/1 is based at Camp Pendleton, California, and remains a rapid-deployment force, ready to respond to crises worldwide as part of the 1st Marine Division.