Marine Raider Medal of Honor Recipients
List of Medal of Honor recipients who served in Raider units during World War II, as listed on the official website.
- Maj. Kenneth D. Bailey (1910–1942), commanding officer of C Company, 1st Raider Battalion
- Cpl. Richard E. Bush (1924–2004), 1st Battalion 4th Marines (formerly served in 1st Raider Battalion)
- Lt. Col. Justice M. Chambers (1908–1982), commanding officer of 3rd Battalion 25th Marines (formerly served in 1st Raider Battalion)
- Col. Merritt A. Edson (1897–1955), commanding officer of 1st Raider Battalion
- Pfc. Henry Gurke (1922–1943), 3rd Raider Battalion
- Sgt. Clyde A. Thomason (1914–1942), 2nd Raider Battalion
- GySgt. William G. Walsh (1922–1945), 3rd Battalion 27th Marines (formerly served in 2nd Raider Battalion)
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