Marine Barracks, Naval Air Station Midway
| Marine Barracks, Naval Air Station Midway | |
|---|---|
| Active |
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| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Air Defense/Coastal Defense (WWII) |
| Size | ~Approx 800 men (1942) |
| Engagements | World War II *First Bombardment of Midway *Battle of Midway |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | N/A |
| Notable commanders | Charles I. Murray Harold D. Shannon |
The Marine Barracks, Naval Air Station Midway was a United States Marine Corps detachment responsible for security at Naval Air Station Midway following World War II. The unit was originally formed in March 1941 as the 6th Defense Battalion with the mission of providing air and coastal defense for advanced naval bases. During the war the battalion is most noted for defending Midway Atoll against Japanses air raids during the Battle of Midway. The 6th Defense Battalion garrisoned Midway for the remainder of the war and was later re-designated as the Marine Barracks, Naval Air Station Midway on 1 February 1946. Marine Barracks Midway was decommissioned on 31 October 1949