Triangle in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
3rd Reconnaissance Battalion
3rd Marine Division
This Memorial Plaque is dedicated to the Brave Recon Marines and Navy Corpsmen who served with Honor and Courage in 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion (Rein), 3rd Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force, US Marine Corps 1961 - 1971 in the Republic of Vietnam.
Let us not forget that our Freedom came at a very high price. We salute those Recon Marines and Navy Corpsmen who fought and died with the sacrifice of their lives for our Recon Battalion, our American Flag and the Freedom of our country.
Semper Fidelis Recon Marines, "Brothers Forever"
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam.
Location. 38° 32.492′ N, 77° 20.558′ W. Memorial is in Triangle, Virginia, in Prince William County. It can be reached from Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1) 0.2 miles south of Joplin Road (Virginia Route 619), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Quantico VA 22134, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Washington Metropolitan Area, in Northern Virginia, and in the Piedmont. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Marine Corps Mustang Association (here, next to this marker); CO - Major John Antonelli (here, next to this marker); Marine Corps Musicians Association (here, next to this marker); Bravo Company
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 514 times since then and 57 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 14, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
