Near Triangle in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Purple Heart Memorial
Combat Wounded Veterans
Dedicated to all men and women wounded in all our wars.
Military Order of the Purple Heart 1782 • 1932
My stone is red for the blood they shed.
The medal I bear is my Country's way to show they care.
If I could be seen by all mankind maybe peace will come in my lifetime.
Erected by Semper Fi Chapter 1775 MOPH and Unit 1775 LA MOPH.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart, and the National Cemeteries series lists.
Location. 38° 32.515′ N, 77° 21.646′ W. Marker is near Triangle, Virginia, in Prince William County. Memorial can be reached from Quantico Drive. This marker is on the Quantico National Cemetery Memorial Trail, located near the center of the cemetery grounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Triangle VA 22172, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Marine Division Association Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Sixth Marine Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Commonwealth of Virginia Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Purple Heart Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Servicemen and Women Held Prisoner by Terrorists Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Edson's Raiders (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The ‘Striking Sixth’ Memorial (about 400 feet away); Fourth Marine Division Association Memorial (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Triangle.
More about this memorial. This marker is on the Quantico National Cemetery Memorial Trail. Links to other markers along the Memorial Trail are provided in the Related Markers section below.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,040 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 13, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.