Trenton (LPD 14) - Naval Cruise Book

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First Action Ribbon for his service in 50UfhWeS'f ASia- 4 Upon returning from assigned as the Weapons Platoon Commander for Company Golf, a October 1991. In October 1991, First Lieutenant Randall was assigned as Golf. First Lieutenant Randall assumed mmmfmd Of Company Golf m First Lieutenant Randall is married to the of Burke, Va, They have one daughter, Kely Odwyer, age one. 94 USS Trenton

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l attalion Landing eam 21101 Battalion 2nd Marines HISTORY The Second Battalion, 2 Marines was activated at Camp Haiten, Haiti on 1 July 1925 and assigned to the lst Brigade serving at the time with Garde d'Haiti. Second Battalion was deactivated on 1 January 1933. Second Battalion was reactivated on 14 January 1941. On 9 August 1942, the battle for Guadalcanal began with Marines landing on Tulagi Island Complex, Guadalcanal. During January 1943, 2d Battalion participated in the final assault to clear Guadalcanal of the remaining Japanese resistance. For its participation in the battle, 2d Battalion was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. As part of the 2d Marine Division, 2d Battalion, 2d Marines deployed and spearheaded the attack on Tarawa. Throughout the battle, Marines of the Battalion distinguished themselves. The Battalion was again awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for its heroic assault at Tarawa. The 2d Battalion conducted during Saipan, Tinian and Okinawa Campaigns of World War II. In September 1945, the Battalion depbyedfto Nagasaki, Japan as part of the U.S. occupation forces. During June and July 1946, the Battalion relocated back to ,North Carolina as part of the post-war reduction of forces. The Battalion was deactivated on 18 November41i947.Withsthe birth of NATO, the Marine Corps was assigned a new mission, and the 2d Battalion was reactivatedjon 20 October QI949. Since its reactivation, the Battalion has seen extensive service in joint and combined operations and exercises. On 15J11ly 1958, as part of Landing Force Sixth Fleet, 2d Battalion landed in Beirut, Lebanon to securevthe Beirut International Airport. Having accomplished its mission, the Battalion re-deployed on 14 August 1958. In October 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis, the 2d Battalion was deployed to the waters off Cuba as part of a task force comprisedof. 40 ships and 20,000 Marines and Sailors. When the successful blockade terminated on 3 December 1962, the Battalion returned to Camp Lejeune, Service in the Mediterranean and Caribbean was routine for the 2d Battalion- during the intervening years between 1963 and 1977. Deployment to the northern flank of NATO commenced in the fall of 1978 when the,Battalion participated as Part of Regimental Landing Team-2, 4th MAB. In February 1979, elements of the Battalion QU.S. Air Alert ForceJ deployed to the Azores on standby alert to reinforce the American Embassy, Tehran, Iran. The unit was recalled when dissidents evacuated the Embassy. On 4 December 1979, in the face of terrorist attacks on United States Naval personnel at the Naval 5'fatiOI1, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, 2d Battalion, 2d Marines deployed a force to reinforce the Marine Barracks. The Battalion deployed to Denmark for Exercise VIKING MARINE and thus became the first battalion size unit to operate independently with the Danish Army. In October 1982, the Battalion participated in Combined Arms Operation at Fort.Pickle -Meadows, California in preparation for the major NATO exercise TEAMWORK 84. Returning to Camp Lejeune 1n April 1984, preparations began for the upcoming WestPac deployment. In July, the Battalion deployed to Fort Sherman, Panama for Jungle training and in October the unit departed CONUS once more, rejoining 4th Marines on Okinawa. The Battalion returned to.Camp Lejeune in April 1985. After an intensive training period, the Battalion deployed as Battalion Landing Team 2f.2.W1th the 24th Marine Amphibious Unit fSpecial Operations Capablej. They then deployed to Southwest Asia .and participated in OPERATION DESERT SHIELD and OPERATION DESERT STORM. During its deployment the Battalion was attached to the Sixth Marine Regiment. The Battalion returned from Southwest Asia in April 1991. The 2d Battalion hasadopted the motto of the 2d Marine Division, Second to None . For its actions, the Battalion has been awarded the Presidential Unit Citation with one Bronze Star, the American Defense Service Streamer, the Asia Pacific Campaign Strl-eameri3The Ngyy Occupation Service Streamer Qwith Asia and Europe claspsj, the National Defense Service Streamer wit one ronze ar andthe Marine Corps Expeditionary Streamer with one Bronze Star. Embarked Marines 93 ,.-.....-..... ,.-,,..... ins ...--..

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Gulf Compan First Sergeant Prendergast was born November 22, 1954 in Bellevue, Ohio. He is a graduate of St. Peter's High School in Mansfield, Ohio. After graduating in 1973, First Sergeant Prendergast enlisted in the Marine Corps and reported to MCRD Parris Island in December of 1973 for recruit training. Upon completion of recruit training, First Sergeant Prendergast was named Platoon Honor Man and meritoriously promoted to Private First Class. PFC Prendergast traveled to MCRD San Diego, Operators School. In june, 1974, Prendergast reported to the 4th Marines 3rd Marine an 18 month tour. During this time Prendergast was meritoriously promoted to Lance He participated in operation Frequent Wind during the evacuation of Saigon, SGT Prendergast reported to MSG duty where he served at posts in Damascus, Syria 1978, Staff Sergeant Prendergast reported to 5th Battalion, 10th Marines for two 6th Marines for two years. He left Camp Lejeune in 1982 for duty as a Drill the rank of GySgt and upon tour completion at Parris Island he reported to 3rd tour with 7th Com- munications Battalion. In 1986, GySgt PrendergfasfgplggportedifoDivisiorggeadquarters 2nd Marine Division for duty in the Division Comm Office.In 1987 Prendergast was as the Communication Monitor at I-IQMC. While at HQMC Prendergast rank of Master Sergeant. Upon Submission of request to be redesignated the request and received orders to MCSF Co, Keflavik, Iceland. 1stSgt Prendergast f1'0rI1 February 1990 to February 1991 and then proceeded to 2nd Marine 3rd Battalligjinzq-8th Marines. 1stSgt Prendergast did a Med float in 1991 and upon return received ofdersito duty station, Golf Company 2nd Battalion 2nd 1stSgt Prendergast's decorations include: Navy Comrfiecndation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal and Combat Action. 1stSgt Prendergast is married to the former Miss Karen Clark who is an active duty Navy Chief stationed in Keflavik, Iceland. They have two daughters, Lauren U01 and Caitlin 111. ' I Embarked Marines 95