1st Battalion, 26th Marines

1st Battalion, 26th Marines
Country	United States
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Marine Corps
Type	Infantry regiment
Role	Locate, close with and destroy the enemy with fire and maneuver
Size	1000
Part of	Inactive
Engagements	World War II * Battle of Iwo Jima Vietnam

The 1st Battalion, 26th Marines (1/26) is an inactive infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps. They were part of the 26th Marine Regiment and 5th Marine Division and fought during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. They were activated again for the Vietnam War but were deactivated after the war and remain inactive today.

Notable former members

• Robert Hugo Dunlap, recipient of the Medal of Honor
• Jacklyn H. Lucas, recipient of the Medal of Honor

See also

• History of the United States Marine Corps
• List of United States Marine Corps battalions