Triangle in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Ship's Bell

Semper Fidelis Memorial Chapel

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 12, 2021

1. Ship's Bell Marker

Inscription.
This Bell was used by Marines at Marine Barracks Guam and is so marked. It was transferred to the National Museum of the Marine Corps in 1993. It is a standard naval design and could date back as far as World War II.

[Dedication plaque behind the bell:]

Ship's Bell
In honor of
Lieutenant General John A. Lejeune
(pronounced: luh-jern)

Sponsored by
TSOCP LMT JRB PTB

October 22, 2009

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Communications. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 22, 2009.

Location. 38° 32.602′ N, 77° 20.47′ 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. Soldiers of the Sea (a few steps from this marker); Cpl G. B. (Sonny) Johnston (a few steps from this marker); Second Battalion, 4th Marines (within shouting distance of this marker); Senator John W. Warner, Jr.

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(within shouting distance of this marker); HMM-362 Ugly Angels Vietnam Memorial “Wing” (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II U.S. Marine Raiders (within shouting distance of this marker); Denig's Demons Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); "Always Faithful" (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 127 times since then and 8 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 15, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.