The increase in the number of Young Marine units in North Carolina has necessitated the forming of a second regiment, according to Clifford Hill, 3rd Division Commander.

The new regiment will be made up of two battalions. The 1st Battalion will be Davidson County YM, Randolph County YM and Nathaniel Greene YM. The 2nd Battalion will be Eno River YM, Capital City YM and Raleigh Durham YM.

At an organizational meeting held 1 Aug. Jim Haslam, Tar Heel Detachment, was elected commanding officer and Greg Ross, Greater Greensboro Detachment, was elected executive officer.