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Unit/Organization Information
  • 3rd Marine Regiment
  • 3rd Marine Division
  • 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines
Location
Coin Location: 13O9
Homebase: Marine Corps Base, Hawaii
Additional Information
Date Acquired: Prior to 21 March 2008
Donated by: Unknown
Copies: 1 of 1

C005758

Location: 13O9

Coin: Unit - Deployment

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Round shaped coin, antique brass in color, 15/8 inches in diameter

1st Battalion, 3d Marines (1/3) is an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps based out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Nicknamed the "Lava Dogs", the battalion consists of approximately 800 Marines and Sailors and falls under the command of the 3d Marine Regiment of the 3rd Marine Division.