WE are the men of the First Armored Amphibian Battalion, who in World War II rode and fought in Amphibian tanks.  We were the first of only three armored amphibian battalions, which the Marine Corps created for the war in the Pacific. Our primary mission was assault from the seas, across coral reefs, onto hostile beaches. In 23 months overseas we led the asault in three invasions of enemy strongholds: Roi and Namur Islands- ( part of Kwajalein atoll in the Marshalls), Guam, Okinawa- Dale Barker-                                                                 The First Armored Amphibian Battalion was a special battalion, the first of its kind. It was formed, trained, and deployed for combat in a periof of five months. The mission of our amphibians (amphious tanks) was to lead the assault on enemy-held beaches, If we failed or faltered, the entire operation would be placed in jeopardy. WE NEVER DID.                                                                                                          -Louis Metzger                                                                                                          Lieutenant General                                                                                                              USMC (Retired)            Deactivated in November of 1945, we began to gather for reunions, and still hold them annually. Since our members come from all the states, we have, through the years, assembled in many parts the country, From California to Massachusetts, from Oregon to Florida.Though our ranks have thinned, the spirit remains strong. This web site has been established both to sustain that spirit and to honor those no longer living. We dedicate this site in tribute to our fellow Marines who fell in battle on reefs and beaches far from home.      We are proud to have had the honor to serve our country. God bless all Marines, past and present. We will never forget you. -Grady Coker-