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9th Defense and 9th AA Artillery Battalions SC18 |
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 Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz
 Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz
 Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz
Dedicated to
Those Who Served Protecting Liberty
9TH DEFENSE AND 9TH AA ARTILLERY BATTALIONS
United States Marine Corps
World War II
1942......................................1946
This memorial is erected to the men of the 9th Defense and 9th AA Artillery Battalions. These brave men fought for peace and liberty. Some sacrificed their lives and limbs for the freedom they so loved. They did not serve in vain. Their sacrifices brought us new hope, and have helped keep our nation free.
Let us follow their shinning example and honor them by keeping the freedom which they so valiantly bought for us.
ONCE A MARINE ALWAYS A MARINE
Activated.............9th Defense BN...............Feb. 1, 1941
Re-Designated.............Parris Island...........Sept. 1, 1944
Guam
9th AAA BN.
De-Activated.................Camp Lejeune.................Apr. 1, 1946
Battle Streamers
American Campaign - Cuba
Asiatic Pacific Campaign
Victory Medal World War II
Battle Stars
Capture & Defense Guadalcanal
Consolidation Souther Solomons
Capture Rendova & New Georgia
Capture & Occupation Guam
Presidential Unit Citation - Guadalcanal - 1st Marine Div Attach.
Navy Unit Citation - Consolidation So. Solomons
- Capture Rendova & New Georgia
- Capture & Occupation Guam
Army Unit Citation - Rendova & New Georgia
XIV Corps U. S. Army
"SEMPER FIDELIS"
Information needed to visit markers on Depot:
Marine Corps Museum is open daily 10:00 to 4:30, closed New Year's, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. All visitors are subject to military regulations while on the Depot and access is dependent upon prevailing security measures. You may obtain a day pass at the gate by presenting a driver's license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance. For more information contact the Marine Museum, 1.843.228.2951. A walking tour of the monuments, and memorials is also available.
USMC, MCRD Parris Island, dedicated 9 October 1987.
Blvd. de France, WM Park, Parris Island, Beaufort County South Carolina
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