John Grandstaff Jr

The 6th Marine Regiment Headquarters (HQ) was activated in July 1917 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, to serve in World War I as part of the American Expeditionary Forces in France. The regiment distinguished itself in key battles such as Belleau Wood, Soissons, and Blanc Mont, earning the French Fourragère for its valor. Reactivated for World War II, the 6th Marines played significant roles in the Pacific campaigns, including Guadalcanal and Okinawa. In the postwar era, the regiment has continued to serve as a vital element of the 2nd Marine Division, participating in operations around the globe and maintaining readiness as a premier infantry regiment in the United States Marine Corps.