| 19th Battalion | |
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| Active | December 1936 – November 1940 |
| Country |  United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Reserve |
| Garrison/HQ | Augusta, Georgia |
19th Battalion was a battalion in the Fleet Marine Corps Reserve based in Augusta, Georgia.
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Subordinate units
- Headquarters Company
- Company A
- Company B
- Company C
History
The battalion was formed in December 1936 and was mobilized 7 November 1940 for service in anticipation of World War II. Upon mobilization, the Marines were sent to various assignments throughout the Marine Corps as was customary for the time. The battalion was subsequently disbanded after mobilization.[1]
Notable former members
Notes
- ^ Smith, Perry M. A Hero Among Heroes: Jimmie Dyess and the 4th Marine Division (Quantico, Virginia: Marine Corps Association, 1998), p. 90.
External links
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This page was last edited on 16 March 2021, at 22:25