World War II Armed Forces — Orders of Battle and Organizations
Last Updated 28.09.2017
United States Marine Corps
With thanks to John Sayen
Authorized Organizations
Valid in 1942
Fleet Marine Force,
Divisions
Marine Division
— 10 January 1942
Marine Division
— 1 July 1942
Fleet Marine Force,
Defense Battalions
Marine Defense Battalion, Type A
— 25 May 1942
Marine Defense Battalion, Type B
— 25 May 1942
Marine Defense Battalion, Type C
— 25 May 1942
Marine Defense Battalion, Type D
— 25 May 1942
Marine Defense Battalion, Type E
— 25 May 1942
Fleet Marine Force,
Marine Amphibious Corps Units
Marine Amphibious Corps
— 19 September 1942
Aviation Engineer Battalion
— 8 May 1942
155mm Howitzer Battalion
— 1 July 1942
Antitank Battalion
— 1 July 1942
Separate Naval Construction Company
— 25 August 1942
Aviation Engineer Battalion
— 21 September 1942
Fleet Marine Force,
Aircraft Units
Marine Aircraft Wing
— 28 March 1942
Marine Aircraft Group (Base Defense)
— 28 March 1942
Marine Airdrome Battalion
— 22 June 1942