jul 1, 1942 - 2d Marine Division sails from San Diego bound for Guadalcanal

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To make up for the division's manpower shortage caused by the detached duty of the 7th Marines in Samoa, Admiral King on 27 June had proposed that Vandegrift be allotted the 2d Marines of the 2d Marine Division. Accordingly this unit (reinforced) sailed combat loaded from San Diego on 1 July. The regiment would be the landing force reserve.

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