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U.S. Marine Corps

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About H&S Co 1st ShoreParty Bn 1st MarDiv

Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Shore Party Battalion, 1st Marine Division (H&S Co, 1st Shore Party Bn, 1st MarDiv) has a storied history supporting Marine Corps amphibious operations. Established during World War II, the battalion played a critical role in logistical and beach support during major Pacific campaigns such as Peleliu and Okinawa. In the Korean War, its Marines facilitated the rapid landing and movement of troops and supplies, notably during the Inchon landing and Chosin Reservoir campaign. Over the decades, H&S Co has continued to provide essential command, control, and administrative support, enabling the battalion’s mission of ensuring the swift movement of personnel, equipment, and supplies from ship to shore in both combat and humanitarian operations.

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Kenneth Crouch

U.S. Marine Corps

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Rickey Moore

U.S. Marine Corps

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U.S. Marine Corps

115 Phantom in Chu Lai

VMFA-115 • U.S. Marine Corps • 1970

U.S. Marine Corps • 1976

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• Historical Origin: Headquarters & Service Company, 1st Shore Party Battalion, 1st Marine Division (H&S Co 1st ShoreParty Bn 1st MarDiv) traces its roots back to World War II, providing essential beach logistics and support during amphibious assaults. • Battle of Peleliu: The 1st Shore Party Battalion played a vital role in the 1944 Battle of Peleliu, ensuring the rapid unloading of supplies and evacuation of wounded Marines under intense enemy fire. • Landing at Inchon: During the Korean War, the 1st Shore Party Battalion was instrumental in the famed amphibious landing at Inchon in 1950, overcoming massive tidal challenges to support the assault forces. • Innovative Equipment: The battalion pioneered the use of DUKWs ("ducks"), amphibious trucks, to enhance the speed and efficiency of beach landings and supply movement. • Vietnam War Service: H&S Co 1st ShoreParty Bn supported the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam, moving supplies and coordinating logistics under hazardous conditions. • Red Patch Tradition: Members of the Shore Party are known for wearing a distinctive red patch on their utilities, originally used to identify them during chaotic amphibious operations. • Humanitarian Missions: In addition to combat roles, the battalion has participated in disaster relief and humanitarian operations, such as typhoon and earthquake responses in the Pacific. • Modernization: The unit has evolved with advancements in landing craft, logistics, and communications, maintaining its critical support role in modern Marine Expeditionary Units. • Training Exercises: H&S Co regularly participates in joint and multinational exercises, including RIMPAC and Cobra Gold, to maintain readiness for rapid deployment. • Legacy of Valor: Veterans of the 1st Shore Party Battalion are recognized for their courage and resourcefulness, with many individual and unit commendations for extraordinary service in combat and peacetime alike.