From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJump to: navigation, search This article is about the 5307th Composite Unit (provisional). For the film, see Merrill's Marauders (film).5307th Composite Unit (provisional)  Active 1943-1944 Country United States Branch United States Army Type Special Light Infantry Size Regimental Nickname Merrill's Marauders Engagements World War II*Burma Campaign Commanders Notablecommanders Frank MerrillCharles N. Hunter Merrill's Marauders (named after Frank Merrill) or Unit Galahad, officially named the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), was a United States Army long range penetration special operations unit in the South-East Asian Theater of World War II which fought in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations, or CBI. The unit became famous for its deep-penetration missions behind Japanese lines, often engaging Japanese forces superior in number.