28th Marine Regiment (United States)

28th Marine Regiment
28th Marines emblem
Active1944–1946, 1967–1969
Country United States of America
Branch United States Marine Corps
TypeInfantry
Size3,250
Part of5th Marine Division
Motto(s)Uncommon Valor
Mascot(s)"Roscoe"—Lion
EngagementsWorld War II
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Harry B. Liversedge

The 28th Marine Regiment (28th Marines) is an infantry regiment of the United States Marine Corps. The regiment (inactive since the Vietnam War), which is part of the 5th Marine Division, fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. Six Marines of the 2nd Battalion, 28th Marines were featured in the historical photo by Joe Rosenthal of the U.S. flag raising on top of Mount Suribachi.[1]

  1. ^ USMC Statement on Marine Corps Flag Raisers, Office of U.S. Marine Corps Communication, 23 June 2016