21st Marine Regiment
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| Founded | 1942 |
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| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type of business | Infantry regiment |
| Active | 1942 —45 |
| Notable commanders | Robert Blake |
| Arthur H. Butler | |
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| ID | 3116568 |
About 21st Marine Regiment
The 21st Marine Regiment was an infantry regiment of the United States Marine Corps. Activated for service in World War II, they fought in the battles of Bougainville, Guam and Iwo Jima. They fell under the 3rd Marine Division and were deactivated after the end of the war on December 20, 1945.