6th Marine Division

The 6th Marine Division was activated in September 1944 during World War II, drawing its core from experienced regiments of the Marine Corps. It is most famous for its pivotal role in the Battle of Okinawa, one of the largest amphibious assaults in the Pacific Theater, where the division fought fiercely from April to June 1945. The division earned a Presidential Unit Citation for its actions on Okinawa and later participated in the occupation of northern China. The 6th Marine Division was deactivated in March 1946, having served with distinction in its brief but intense existence.