Merrill's Marauders

American  

plural noun

1. the U.S. soldiers under the command of Brigadier General Frank Merrill during World War II, noted especially for their skill at jungle fighting in the China-Burma-India theater.

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Etymology

Origin of Merrill's Marauders

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

On Dec. 29, Russell Hamler, the last survivor of Merrill’s Marauders, died at a veterans’ hospital in Pittsburgh.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2024

During World War II, he joined the Office of Strategic Services, a wartime precursor to the CIA, and was chief reconnaissance officer with Merrill’s Marauders, a storied unit that operated in the China-Burma-India theater.

From Washington Post • Jun. 12, 2017

Only about 200 of the 3,000 members of the unit known as Merrill’s Marauders survived.

From Washington Times • May 29, 2014

Merrill's Marauders were inspired by Orde Wingate's famous Chindits, special forces who were mostly British, Indian, Gurkha, Chinese and Burmese.

From The Guardian • Nov. 30, 2012

A graduate of West Point, Hilsman served in the Army during World War II and participated in two highly dangerous missions: one as part of Merrill’s Marauders and one that rescued his own father.

From Newsweek