1:5th Marine Division

The 1st Battalion, 5th Marines (1/5), is a storied infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps, part of the 1st Marine Division. Activated in 1917, 1/5 earned distinction during World War I at battles such as Belleau Wood, Soissons, and the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. In World War II, the battalion fought valiantly in the Pacific, including at Guadalcanal and Okinawa. Since then, 1/5 has participated in major conflicts such as the Korean and Vietnam Wars, Operation Desert Storm, and more recent deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Throughout its history, 1/5 has built a reputation for courage, discipline, and effectiveness in combat.