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Merrill’s Marauders and the World War II Burma mission that helped create today’s Army Rangers

Merrill’s Marauders crossed Burma half-starved, sick, and outgunned, but still took Myitkyina airfield and carved the bloodline that runs straight into today’s 75th Ranger Regiment.

82 years after being killed in action, Merrill’s Marauder returns home

Matson enlisted in the United States Army out of West Virginia at just 18 years old. He served with the 5307 Composite Unit ...