3rd Battalion, 24th Marines Merchandise

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3rd Battalion, 24th Marines (3/24) was a reserve infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps. 3-24 Marines was first formed in 1943 for service in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II, taking part in a number of significant battles including those at Saipan and Iwo Jima before being deactivated at the end of the war.

In the early 1960s, 3/24 Marines was reactivated as a reserve battalion. It was located throughout the Midwestern United States and consisted of approximately 800 Marines and Sailors. 3/24 Marines was part of the 24th Marine Regiment and the 4th Marine Division. Recent operations included tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.

On May 19, 2013, 3-24 Marines was deactivated (retired) as a part of 2013 Marine Corps Force Restructuring, along with the 24th Marine Regiment. 3/24 Marines personnel were reallocated to 23rd Marine Regiment, with the majority of the companies becoming 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marines.