1st Battalion, 28th Marines
The 1st Battalion, 28th Marines (1/28) is an inactive infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps. They were part of the 26th Marine Regiment and 5th Marine Division and fought during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II.
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| Country |  United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Infantry regiment |
| Role | Locate, close with and destroy the enemy with fire and maneuver |
| Size | 1000 |
| Part of | Inactive |
| Engagements | World War II Vietnam War |
Unit awards
A unit citation or commendation is an award bestowed upon an organization for the action cited. Members of the unit who participated in said actions are allowed to wear on their uniforms the awarded unit citation.[1] 1/28 has been presented with the following awards:
Notable former members
- William G. Harrell, recipient of the Medal of Honor
- Tony Stein, recipient of the Medal of Honor
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