Ben middendorf biography
2nd Battalion, 5th Marines
| 2nd Battalion 5th Marines | |
|---|---|
2/5's insignia | |
| Active | July 1, 1914 – August 13, 1919 May 17, 1921 – January 5, 1929 February 14, 1929 – April 12, 1930 September 1, 1934 – present |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Infantry battalion |
| Role | Conducts expeditionary, combined-arms, and mechanized operations in order to support theater engagement plans and contingency operations |
| Size | 1,200 |
| Part of | 5th Marine Regiment 1st Marine Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton |
| Nickname(s) | The Bloodline |
| Motto(s) | "Retreat, Hell" |
| Engagements | World War I World War II Korean War Vietnam War Nicaraguan Revolution Operation Desert Storm |
| Current commander | Lt.Col Clinton K.
Hall |
| Notable commanders | William J. Whaling Harold E. Rosecrans Gordon D. Gayle Lewis W. Walt Ernie Cheatham |
Military unit
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