3rd Battalion, 8th Marines
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.
| 3rd Battalion 8th Marines | |
|---|---|
3rd Battalion 8th Marines Unit Insignia | |
| Active | November 1, 1940 – March 26, 1946 January 15, 1951 – May 18, 2021 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Light infantry |
| Role | Locate, close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver |
| Part of | 8th Marine Regiment 2nd Marine Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune |
| Motto(s) | "Fortuna Favet Fortibus" "Fortune Favors the Strong" |
| Engagements | World War II
Operation eastern access
Operation Secure Tomorrow |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | John C. Miller Jr. David H. Berger Robert R. Blackman Jr. |
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