What military unit was called The Walking Dead?
Christopher Martinez
Published May 05, 2026
What military unit was called The Walking Dead?
1st Battalion 9th Marines
1st Battalion, 9th Marines
| 1st Battalion 9th Marines | |
|---|---|
| Role | Locate, close with and destroy the enemy through fire and maneuver |
| Part of | 9th Marine Regiment 3rd Marine Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune |
| Nickname(s) | “The Walking Dead” |
What is the most decorated Marine division?
The 1st Marine Division
The 1st Marine Division was activated aboard the battleship USS Texas on 1 February 1941. It is the oldest, largest, and most decorated division in the United States Marine Corps, with nine Presidential Unit Citations (PUCs).
What is 3rd Battalion 3rd/9?
3/9 was reactivated under the 2nd Marine Division in May 2008 as the Marines expanded as a result of the continuing War on Terror . The battalion comprised three infantry companies, one weapons company and a headquarters and service company:
When did the 3rd Battalion 9th Marines deploy to Iraq?
In July 2009, 3rd Battalion 9th Marines deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. They came home within 3 months due to troop withdrawals in Iraq. In December 2010, 3rd Battalion 9th Marines deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Where was the 3rd Battalion of the Marines in WW1?
On 20 November 1917, at Marine Barracks, Quantico, Virginia, the 3rd battalion 9th Marine Regiment was organized. With the end of hostilities, the need for the battalion evaporated, so the entire regiment embarked 10 April 1919 aboard USS Hancock for Philadelphia, where it arrived and unloaded 25 April.
Who is in charge of the 9th Marines at Camp Lejeune?
Tuesday, 13 August 2013 marked the fifth time that 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines cased its colors aboard Camp Lejeune, this time under the command of LtCol. Carl E. Cooper, Jr. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States.
