2nd Battalion, 4th Marines (attached at times)

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The 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines is an infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps known for its extensive combat history in conflicts such as World War II, Vietnam, and the Iraq War.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf United States Marine Corps unit
infantry battalion
abbreviation 2/4
allegiance United States
branchColor scarlet and gold
component Echo Company
Fox Company
Golf Company
Headquarters and Service Company
Weapons Company
conflict Battle of Con Thien
Battle of Iwo Jima
Battle of Okinawa
Global War on Terrorism
Iraq War
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Hastings
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Prairie
Vietnam War
War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
World War II
country United States of America
decorations Afghanistan Campaign Streamer
Iraqi Campaign Streamer
Meritorious Unit Commendation
Navy Unit Commendation
Presidential Unit Citation (United States)
Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm
garrisonLocation Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
higherCommand 1st Marine Division
I Marine Expeditionary Force
militaryBranch United States Marine Corps
motto The Magnificent Bastards
nickname Magnificent Bastards
notableDeployment Anbar Province, Iraq
Quang Tri Province, Vietnam
notableEngagement Battle of Ramadi (2004)
operations along the DMZ in Vietnam
partOf 4th Marine Regiment
primaryWeapon M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle
M4 carbine
role ground combat element
service United States Marine Corps
size battalion
supportWeapon M224 60mm mortar
M240 machine gun
M252 81mm mortar
unitType infantry

Referenced by (1)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
5th Marine Regiment
hasBattalion

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