Triangle in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
"Always Faithful"
[Marine War Dog Memorial]
Dedicated to the memory of the 25 Marine war dogs who gave their lives liberating Guam in 1944.
Kurt Skipper Nig Missy Blitz Bursch Yonnie Poncho Prince Cappy Arno Pepper Koko Tubby Fritz Duke Silver Ludwig Bunkie Hobo Emmy Max Brockie Rickie
Tam (Buried at sea off Asan Point)
and to the many others who have since given their lives in the wars of our nation.
To the Corps they served so devotedly, and to the Marines who accompanied them in combat, many of whom owe their lives to the bravery and sacrifice of these gallant animals, they were truly
"Always Faithful" was inspired by the spirit of these heroic dogs who are the embodiment of love and devotion.
The first casting of this monument rests in the War Dog Cemetery in Guam, placed there by the surviving Marines of the 2nd and 3rd War Dog Platoons and dedicated on the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the island by Captain William W. Putney, DVM, Commanding Officer, 3rd Marine Corps War Dog Platoon.
This monument is placed in memory of all Marine war dogs in perpetual gratitude for their service and sacrifice to our Corps and Country by the 30th Commandant of the Marine
this page online
Erected by The 30th Commandant of the Marine Corps and his lady general and Mrs. Carl Mundy.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Animals • War, World II.
Location. 38° 32.603′ N, 77° 20.505′ W. Marker is in Triangle, Virginia, in Prince William County. Memorial can be reached from Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1) 0.1 miles south of Joplin Road (Virginia Route 619), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Quantico VA 22134, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Senator John W. Warner, Jr. (a few steps from this marker); HML/HMLA-167 (within shouting distance of this marker); Company A (within shouting distance of this marker); Ship's Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Cpl G. B. (Sonny) Johnston (within shouting distance of this marker); VMO-6 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Third Basic Officers Class of 1957 (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldiers of the Sea (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Triangle.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
