| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| PARRIS | Marines' island base. |
| PARRIS | Marines' training island |
| SAMOA | Pacific island where Marines train. |
| TARAWA | Pacific island taken by Marines. |
| TARAWA | Island immortalized by U. S. Marines. |
| GILBERT | Pacific Island group, foothold of Marines. |
| EMIRAU | Island of St. Matthias group taken by Marines. |
| MAKIN | Gilbert island, scene of hit-and-run raid by marines. |
