Near Triangle in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
U.S. Servicemen and Women Held Prisoner by Terrorists Memorial
In Memory of
Colonel Rich Higgins, USMC
15 January 1945 - 6 July 1990
National War College Class 1985
Qui procol hing, qui ante deim periit:
sed miles sed pro patria
He died far away, before his time,
but as a soldier and for his Country
Erected 1990.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 15, 1945.
Location. 38° 32.493′ N, 77° 21.622′ W. Marker is near Triangle, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker 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. Commonwealth of Virginia Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Edson's Raiders (within shouting distance of this marker); Purple Heart Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); First Marine Division Association Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Purple Heart Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Sixth Marine Division (within shouting distance of this marker); The ‘Striking Sixth’ Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Fourth Marine Division Association Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). 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 889 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 13, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.