5th Marine Division
Military unit
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The 5th Marine Division was a United States Marine Corps ground combat division which was activated on 11 November 1943 at Camp Pendleton, California during World War II. Wikipedia
Active: 11 November 1943 – 5 February 1946; 1 March 1966 – 26 November 1969
Mascot(s): A lion named "Roscoe"
Nickname(s): The Spearhead / Fighting Fifth
Notable commanders: Keller E. Rockey; Thomas E. Bourke; Wood B. Kyle; Leo J. Dulacki
Role: Locate close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver