John Martin

The 2nd Battalion, 26th Marines (2/26) was an infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps, first activated during World War II. The unit saw extensive combat during the Vietnam War, where it participated in operations such as the defense of Khe Sanh during the 1968 siege, Operation Kingfisher, and various actions in the Quang Tri and Thua Thien provinces. The battalion earned a reputation for its resilience under fire and effectiveness in both defensive and offensive operations. 2/26 was deactivated in the early 1970s as part of postwar force reductions.