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The 1st Battalion 9th Marines (1/9) was an infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps. Formed during World War I, it served until the mid-1990s when it was deactivated to make room for one of three light armor reconnaissance battalions. During the Vietnam War, 1/9 sustained the highest casualty rate in Marine Corps history. In late 2005, the battalion was once again activated and attached to the 8th Marine Regiment at MCB Camp Lejeune. Although the first full company has deployed, 1/9 was not expected to be ready for deployment as a battalion until May 2008. On 19 April 2007, 1/9 was officially stood up with all of its subordinate units fully manned. As of 29 August 2014 the battalion has once again been deactivated due to a force shaping initiative and downsizing of the Marine Corps.〔http://news.msn.com/us/walking-dead-marine-battalion-to-be-deactivated〕 On the occasion of this deactivation, one of its former officers lauded: "Not a better battalion in the world". 〔http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/29/walking-dead-marine-battalion-to-be-deactivated/〕 ==Subordinate units== The battalion comprises four infantry companies, one headquarters company, and one weapons company: * Alpha Company * Bravo Company * Charlie Company * Weapons Company * Headquarters & Service Company 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「1st Battalion 9th Marines」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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