1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment | |
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Active | July 5, 1922 |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Infantry Battalion |
Role | Locate, close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver, and to repel the enemy's assault by fire and close combat. |
Size | 1,000 |
Part of | 24th Marine Regiment 4th Marine Division |
Garrison/HQ | Detroit, Michigan |
Nickname(s) | Terror from the North |
Motto(s) | "Nemo Me Impune Lacessit" "No one cuts me with impunity" |
Engagements | World War II *Battle of Kwajalein *Battle of Tinian *Battle of Saipan *Battle of Iwo Jima Korean War Operation Desert Storm Operation Fiery Vigil Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lt. Col Braxton H. Mashburn |
Notable commanders | Aquilla J. Dyess Austin R. Brunelli |
1st Battalion, 24th Marines (1/24) is a reserve infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps located throughout Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana consisting of approximately 1,000 Marines and Sailors. Nicknamed Terror from the North, the battalion is attached to the 25th Marine Regiment of the 4th Marine Division.