1st Provisional Marine Brigade
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The 1st Provisional Marine Brigade was a brigade in the United States Marine Corps. It was founded in 1912 and was disbanded on September 13, 1951. It was not made as a permanent unit in the United States Marine Corps, but it served as an Ad Hoc unit.
1st Provisional Marine Brigade | |
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Founded | 22 May 1912 |
Disbanded | 13 September 1951 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Marine brigade |
Role | Infantry |
Size | 4,290-4,725 |
Nickname(s) | "Fire Brigade" |
Engagements | Negro Rebellion
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Decorations | See Section |
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Patch of the 1st PMB and 49th IB |
When they were first founded, they were sent in to fight in the "Negro Rebellion" in Cuba. Then they fought in World War II in Iceland where they had no real action, but in Guam they fought alongside the 1st Marine Division. After the war ended, they were disbanded, then fought in the Korean War.
They were quickly reactivated during 1950 for the Korean War. They fought in the Battle of Pusan Perimeter, as well as the Battle of Yongsan. After their time in the Korean War, they were disbanded shortly after they returned home. The Brigade earned multiple streamers throughout its history.