He subsequently commanded the regiment during the Saipan operation .
Batchelder was appointed commanding officer of the 25th Marine Regiment in April 1944 , relieving Colonel Samuel C. Cumming , who was promoted and appointed assistant division commander .
Batchelder subsequently commanded the regiment during the Saipan operation .
Batchelder was appointed commanding officer of the 25th Marine Regiment in April 1944 , relieving Colonel Samuel C. Cumming , who was promoted and appointed assistant division commander .