Merrill's Marauders
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Merrill’s Marauders or Unit Galahad, officially named the 5307th Composite Unit, was a United States Army long range penetration special operations jungle warfare unit, which fought in the Southeast Asian theater of World War II, or... Wikipedia
Founded: 1943
Active: 1943–1944
Branch: United States Army
Engagements: World War II; *Burma Campaign
Nickname(s): Merrill's Marauders
Notable commanders: Frank Merrill; Charles N. Hunter
Role: Direct action; Long-range penetration; Jungle warfare; Raiding; Reconnaissance; Special operations