This East Coast echelon moved to Pendleton by train and transit of the Panama Canal in July and August 1943. When all the units were finally together, the 4th Marine Division was formally activated on 14 August 1943, with Major General Harry Schmidt in command.
The East Coast echelon traveled to Pendleton by train and through the Panama Canal in July and August 1943. When all units were assembled, the 4th Marine Division was officially activated on August 14, 1943, with Major General Harry Schmidt leading.