Historical information
The US 1st Marine Division Patch was created in 1943 to recognise the sacrifices and Victory of the Marines who fought in the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942.
Part of the Bennetts Collection.
See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".
Physical description
1. & 2. Diamond shaped shoulder sleeve badge. Features a red numeral 1 with 'GUADALCANAL' embroidered in white. Five white stars surround numeral. All on a blue background.
