i'm looking for information for a memorial of my grandfather who was a marine in world war II...the easy thing would be to ask the question from my family, but i'm wanting to keep what i'm doing a surprise...so...
i know that he was in the 3rd division and everything i've looked through and can remember him talking about says
3-K-9...does anyone know what the three letters/numbers stand for? obviously the 3 is the division and i'm guessing the K is the company?
any help is very appreciated!
2007-10-11 17:33:57 · 9 answers · asked by wokawoka28 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
i'm asking about my grandfather who was not a dog :o) but thanks for the help anyways!
2007-10-11 17:44:53 · update #1
Should be, 3rd Marine Division, Company "K", 9th Infantry battalion.
3K9
2007-10-11 17:38:21 · answer #1 · answered by redlegman64 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It stands for Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment which was part of the 3rd Marine Division. I served with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment as a Navy Corpsman, so I'm familiar with that outfit. You might also want to check out the web site in the source below. It gives a timeline history of the 3rd Marine Division in world War Two, including the battalion your grandfather served with.
2007-10-11 19:27:08 · answer #2 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The link is to the 3rd Marine Division Assoc. I suggest going to the source for good answers. 3/k/9 in Army terms would be 3rd Co. /K Battalion/9th Regiment. That does not make sense. Good luck.
Edit: Did a little more looking and found 3rd Bn/ 9th Marine Regiment. It did exist in WWII. Maybe the Marines ID BN/Co/Regiment. So 3rd Bn/ Kilo Co/9th Marines is a good hit, was part of the 3rd Marine Division and at Bougainville.
SSG US Army 73-82
2007-10-11 17:50:57 · answer #3 · answered by Stand-up philosopher. It's good to be the King 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-22 00:48:05 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3rd Division, K Platoon, 9th Battalion
If not, sorry, I'm more knowledgable about the Army, Air Force and Navy than the Marines, but I think their abbreviations should be about the same as the Army.
2007-10-11 17:42:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"K" stands for Kilo...... And if your Grandfather where here today I would give him a firm handshake and a thank you for all he has done, for if it weren't for those men on those Islands, we would not have the freedom we have today.
To the jerk who called him a dog, I am very appalled by his lack of respect for your Grandfather, the MARINES, and you.
PFC. Elder
3/23 B Co. 4th MARDIV
2007-10-12 04:09:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 k 9 was also a dog company in the US military. Don't know if this will help but a search of google will bring up their web site.
2007-10-11 17:43:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The marine corps forces are divided into other forces. i think K stands for one of those forces. But i dont know about the 9. sorry if this wasnt helpful at all!
2007-10-11 17:41:53 · answer #8 · answered by al 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
K9 stands for canine. I'm from Jacksonville, NC.......also known as the home of Camp Lejeune Marine Base.
2007-10-11 17:38:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋