9th Defense and 9th AA Artillery Battalions, Parris Island, SC - World War II Memorials / Monuments on Waymarking.com

Monument Erected by: USMC, MCRD Parris Island.
Date Monument Dedicated: 9 October 1987.
County of Memorial: Beaufort County.
Location of Memorial: Blvd. de France, WM Park, Parris Island.

Monument Text:

Dedicated to

Those Who Served Protecting Liberty
9TH DEFENSE AND 9TH AA ARTILLERY BATTALIONS
United States Marine Corps
World War II

1942......................................1946

This memorial is erected to the men of the 9th Defense and 9th AA Artillery Battalions. These brave men fought for peace and liberty. Some sacrificed their lives and limbs for the freedom they so loved. They did not serve in vain. Their sacrifices brought us new hope, and have helped keep our nation free.

Let us follow their shinning example and honor them by keeping the freedom which they so valiantly bought for us.

ONCE A MARINE ALWAYS A MARINE

Activated.............9th Defense BN...............Feb. 1, 1941
Re-Designated.............Parris Island...........Sept. 1, 1944
Guam
9th AAA BN.
De-Activated.................Camp Lejeune.................Apr. 1, 1946

Battle Streamers
American Campaign - Cuba
Asiatic Pacific Campaign
Victory Medal World War II

Battle Stars
Capture & Defense Guadalcanal
Consolidation Souther Solomons
Capture Rendova & New Georgia
Capture & Occupation Guam

Presidential Unit Citation - Guadalcanal - 1st Marine Div Attach.
Navy Unit Citation - Consolidation So. Solomons
- Capture Rendova & New Georgia
- Capture & Occupation Guam
Army Unit Citation - Rendova & New Georgia
XIV Corps U. S. Army

"SEMPER FIDELIS"

Information needed to visit markers on Depot:
Marine Corps Museum is open daily 10:00 to 4:30, closed New Year's, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. All visitors are subject to military regulations while on the Depot and access is dependent upon prevailing security measures. You may obtain a day pass at the gate by presenting a driver's license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance. For more information contact the Marine Museum, 1.843.228.2951. A walking tour of the monuments, and memorials is also available.

Additional information and times depending on event: Family Day at MCRD

Date of Dedication: 10/09/1987 Property Permission: Private Access instructions: Please see above. Space here limits information. Access times: From: 10:00 AM To: 4:30 PM Website for Waymark: [Web Link] Location of waymark: Blvd. de France & Santo Domingo St., Women Marines Park, MCRD Parris Island, SC USA Commemoration: 2 USMC Battalions who trainded at MCRD and served in WWII

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