6th Marine Division
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| Founded | September 7 |
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| 1944 | |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Decoration | Presidential Unit Citation |
| Notable commander | Lemuel C. Shepherd Jr. |
| Type of business | Infantry |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Battle of Okinawa | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 3100746 |
About 6th Marine Division
The 6th Marine Division was a United States Marine Corps World War II infantry division formed in September 1944. During the invasion of Okinawa it saw combat at Yae-Take and Sugar Loaf Hill and was awarded a Presidential Unit Citation. The 6th Division had also prepared for the invasion of Japan before the war ended.
