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.