Griffin in Spalding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Cpl. M.H. Hunter

U.S. Marine Corps

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 15, 2022

1. Cpl. M.H. Hunter Marker

Inscription.
Jan. 24, 1927 - March 15, 1951
Died in service
Korean War

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Korean. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list.

Location. 33° 14.867′ N, 84° 15.735′ W. Marker is in Griffin, Georgia, in Spalding County. Memorial is at the intersection of South 6th Street and East Bank Street, on the right when traveling south on South 6th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 S 6th St, Griffin GA 30223, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pvt. Ira G. Goolsby, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Pvt. Linwood Ray Biles (a few steps from this marker); Fireman First Class John Clarence Johnson (within shouting distance of this marker); Spalding County (within shouting distance of this marker); PFC. Willie James Walker, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Pvt. Cecil Pace Hurst (within shouting distance of this marker); Sgt. Albert Chapman, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Pfc. Wiley Gwin King (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Griffin.

More about this marker. Plaque is part of Honor Our KIA, a

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community initiative to commemorate Griffin and Spalding County soldiers who have died during combat since World War I. Each plaque is accompanied by a QR code that links to the soldier's biography on the project's website.

Regarding Cpl. M.H. Hunter. He was awarded the Purple Heart and several other commendations.

Also see . . . Marine Corporal Millard Harold Hunter. Biography by Honor Our KIA. (Submitted on January 18, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 15, 2022

2. Cpl. M.H. Hunter Marker

Featured marker is on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 18, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.