1:27th Marines

• Formation and Nickname: The 1st Battalion, 27th Marines (1/27) was activated during World War II in 1944. The unit is often referred to as "The Wolfhounds." • Iwo Jima Campaign: 1/27th Marines played a pivotal role during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945, enduring some of the fiercest fighting and helping to secure Mount Suribachi. • Deactivation and Reactivation: The battalion was deactivated after World War II, reactivated in the Vietnam era, and has been activated and deactivated multiple times since. • Vietnam War Service: 1/27 served in Vietnam in 1968, participating in Operation Allen Brook and several other key operations in the Quang Nam Province. • Presidential Unit Citation: The battalion was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for its extraordinary heroism during the Battle of Iwo Jima. • Reserve Component: 1/27 was reactivated as a Marine Corps Reserve infantry battalion in the late 1960s, based in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. • Operation Desert Shield/Storm: Elements of the 1/27th Marines were deployed as part of the mobilization for Operation Desert Shield/Storm in 1990-1991. • Global War on Terror: 1/27 has provided Marines and units in support of the Global War on Terror, particularly in the Pacific theater. • Community Ties: The battalion maintains strong ties with the local Hawaiian community, often participating in cultural and civic events. • Legacy and Honors: Many Marines who served in 1/27 went on to achieve notable careers in the Marine Corps, with the unit's valor and service commemorated in Marine Corps history.