Nick Velez, founder of Bastards Canteen & Save the Brave, is hosting an event on Sunday March 5, 2023 at 5pm PST - Wall of Remembrance at Bastards

The "Magnificent Bastards"
Welcome to the official website of the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines Association – the "Magnificent Bastards"

2/4 Association Reunion
Please consider attending our annual reunion. More information as it is available.

Learn more about 2/4 History
The illustrious history of 2/4 began in April 1914 during WWI when it was activated as 1 of 3 battalions of the 4th Marine Regiment

Missing Life Members & Contact Info
Help us find various 2/4 Association Life Members. Follow link for list. Also, please submit any contact or status changes to the 2/4 Assoc Secretary.
Donate to 2/4
The 2/4 Association is a tax exempt 501(c)(19) veterans organization.
Tax EIN 31-1720488
Ready to be more involved with the Magnificent Bastards?
Start by joining the 2/4 Association today
Latest news

Andy Shelton, Son Looking for 2/4 Marines Who Knew Roy Shelton
Hi fellow Bastards, Son, Andy Shelton, is looking for anyone who may have memories of his father, Roy Shelton, see below: Andy

William (Bill) Rittenhouse Looking for Echo 2/4 Members from Late 1969
Hi fellow Bastards, Hi... I was a member of Echo 2/4 in Vietnam for about 5 weeks (Sept 28 - Nov 3, 1969)...or until unit was withdrawn...I went on