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U.S. Marine Corps•110 members

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2:7th Marines

U.S. Marine Corps

The 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines (2/7), was activated in August 1917 and has distinguished itself in numerous conflicts throughout its history. During World War II, 2/7 participated in pivotal battles such as Guadalcanal, Peleliu, and Okinawa. In the Korean War, the battalion fought in key engagements, including the Chosin Reservoir. More recently, 2/7 has deployed in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, maintaining its reputation for valor and effectiveness as part of the 1st Marine Division.

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Formation and Legacy: The 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines (2/7) was activated in August 1917, making it one of the oldest and most storied battalions in the Marine Corps.
World War II Valor: 2/7 played a critical role in major Pacific battles, including Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, Peleliu, and Okinawa, earning a Presidential Unit Citation for its actions.
Peleliu’s Bloody Ridge: During the Battle of Peleliu in September 1944, 2/7 Marines fought fiercely for control of Bloody Nose Ridge, suffering heavy casualties in one of the war’s most brutal fights.
Korean War Heroics: 2/7 participated in the famed Inchon Landing and the Chosin Reservoir campaign, enduring extreme cold and fierce combat against Chinese forces.
Vietnam War Operations: From 1965 to 1970, 2/7 was involved in numerous operations, including Starlite, Harvest Moon, and Oklahoma Hills, earning a Navy Presidential Unit Citation and other awards.
Operation Desert Storm: The battalion deployed to the Persian Gulf in 1990–91, conducting security and support operations during the liberation of Kuwait.
Global War on Terror: 2/7 has deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan since 2003, often operating in some of the most dangerous regions such as Sangin and Now Zad in Helmand Province.
Medal of Honor Recipients: Several Marines from 2/7 have received the Medal of Honor, including Private First Class Harold Gonsalves (WWII) and Corporal Larry E. Smedley (Vietnam).
Battalion Nickname: 2/7 is known as "The Magnificent Bastards," a nickname reflecting the unit’s tenacity and fighting spirit.
Modern Deployments: In recent years, 2/7 has participated in the Marine Corps’ Unit Deployment Program to the Pacific and continues to serve as a rapid response force, ready to deploy worldwide on short notice.

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2:7th Marines

U.S. Marine Corps

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James (Jim) Boyle

U.S. Marine Corps · 1970 - 1970

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Chester Wayne Donalson

U.S. Marine Corps · 1964 - 1968

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William Cornman

U.S. Marine Corps · 1968 - 1969

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Kim Starling

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran · 1974 - 1976

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Formation and Legacy: The 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines (2/7) was activated in August 1917, making it one of the oldest and most storied battalions in the Marine Corps.
World War II Valor: 2/7 played a critical role in major Pacific battles, including Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, Peleliu, and Okinawa, earning a Presidential Unit Citation for its actions.
Peleliu’s Bloody Ridge: During the Battle of Peleliu in September 1944, 2/7 Marines fought fiercely for control of Bloody Nose Ridge, suffering heavy casualties in one of the war’s most brutal fights.
Korean War Heroics: 2/7 participated in the famed Inchon Landing and the Chosin Reservoir campaign, enduring extreme cold and fierce combat against Chinese forces.
Vietnam War Operations: From 1965 to 1970, 2/7 was involved in numerous operations, including Starlite, Harvest Moon, and Oklahoma Hills, earning a Navy Presidential Unit Citation and other awards.
Operation Desert Storm: The battalion deployed to the Persian Gulf in 1990–91, conducting security and support operations during the liberation of Kuwait.
Global War on Terror: 2/7 has deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan since 2003, often operating in some of the most dangerous regions such as Sangin and Now Zad in Helmand Province.
Medal of Honor Recipients: Several Marines from 2/7 have received the Medal of Honor, including Private First Class Harold Gonsalves (WWII) and Corporal Larry E. Smedley (Vietnam).
Battalion Nickname: 2/7 is known as "The Magnificent Bastards," a nickname reflecting the unit’s tenacity and fighting spirit.
Modern Deployments: In recent years, 2/7 has participated in the Marine Corps’ Unit Deployment Program to the Pacific and continues to serve as a rapid response force, ready to deploy worldwide on short notice.