3rd Battalion, 8th Marines

3rd Battalion 8th Marines
3rd Battalion 8th Marines Unit insignia
ActiveNovember 1, 1940 – March 26, 1946
January 15, 1951 – May 18, 2021
Country United States
Branch United States Marine Corps
TypeLight infantry
RoleLocate, close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver
Part of8th Marine Regiment
2nd Marine Division
Garrison/HQMarine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
Motto(s)"Fortuna Favet Fortibus"
"Fortune Favors the Strong"
Engagements
Commanders
Notable
commanders
John C. Miller Jr.
David H. Berger
Robert R. Blackman Jr.

3rd Battalion 8th Marines (3/8) was an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, was consisted of approximately 1,100 Marines and sailors. The battalion fell under the command of the 8th Marine Regiment and the 2nd Marine Division.