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Mountain Creek in Dallas in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
 

Eternal Patrol

 
 
Eternal Patrol Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2026
1. Eternal Patrol Marker
Inscription.
Dedicated to all who earned this insignia with pride and to all our shipmates who are on "Eternal Patrol." Sailor, rest your oar.

Submarine losses listed on sides and back.

United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.
Our organization's purpose is to perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in pursuit of their duties while serving their country. That their dedication, deeds and supreme sacrifice be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishments. Pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States of America and its Constitution.

Left Side
Pre World War II Submarine Losses, 9 Submarines, 175 Men
USS F-4 Skate (SS-23) • USS F-1 Carp (SS-20) • USS H-1 Seawolf (SS-28) • USS S-5 (SS-110) • USS 0-5 (SS-66) • USS S-51 (SS-162) • USS S-4 (SS-109) • USS Squalus (SS-192) • USS 0-9 (SS-70)

Right Side
Post World War II Submarine Losses, 4 Submarines, 235 Men
USS Cochino (SS-345) • USS Stickleback (SS-415) • USS Thresher (SSN-593) • USS Scorpion (SSN-589)

Back Side
World War II Submarine Losses, 52 Submarines, 3,505 Men
USS Sealion (SS-195) • USS S-36 (SS-141) • USS
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S-26 (SS-131) • USS Shark (SS-174) • USS Perch (SS-176) • USS S-27 (SS-132) • USS Grunion (SS-216) • USS S-39 (SS-144) • USS Argonaut (SS-166) • USS Amberjack (SS-219) • USS Grampus (SS-207) • USS Triton (SS-201) • USS Pickerel (SS-177) • USS Grenadier (SS-210) • USS Runner (SS-275) • USS R-12 (SS-89) • USS Grayling (SS-209) • USS Pompano (SS-181) • USS Cisco (SS-290) • USS S-44 (SS-155) • USS Wahoo (SS-238) • USS Dorado (SS-248) • USS Corvina (SS-226) • USS Sculpin (SS-191) • USS Capelin (SS-289) • USS Scorpion (SS-278) • USS Grayback (SS-208) • USS Trout (SS-202) • USS Tullibee (SS-284) • USS Gudgeon (SS-211) • USS Herring (SS-233) • USS Golet (SS-361) • USS S-28 (SS-133) • USS Robalo (SS-273) • USS Flier (SS-250) • USS Harder (SS-257) • USS Seawolf (SS-197) • USS Shark (SS-314) • USS Darter (SS-227) • USS Tang (SS-306) • USS Escolar (SS-294) • USS Albacore (SS-218) • USS Growler (SS-215) • USS Scamp (SS-277) • USS Swordfish (SS-193) • USS Barbel (SS-316) • USS Kete (SS-369) • USS Trigger (SS-237) • USS Snook (SS-279) • USS Lagarto (SS-371) • USS Bonefish (SS-223) • USS Bullhead (SS-332)
 
Erected by United
Eternal Patrol Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2026
2. Eternal Patrol Marker
States Submarine Veterans, Inc., Dallas Base and Cowtown Base.
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
 
Location. 32° 43′ N, 96° 56.144′ W. Memorial is in Dallas, Texas, in Dallas County. It is in Mountain Creek. It is at the intersection of Patriot Avenue and Lone Star Circle, on the right when traveling south on Patriot Avenue. The marker is located in the eastern section of the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery along the Memorial Path. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 2000 Patriot Ave, Dallas TX 75211, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, 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: Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery (here, next to this
Eternal Patrol Marker - Left Side image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2026
3. Eternal Patrol Marker - Left Side
marker); Big D Detachment (here, next to this marker); Texas National Cemetery Foundation (here, next to this marker); Freedom Is Not Free (a few steps from this marker); First Marine Division (a few steps from this marker); Jangjin (Chosin) Reservoir Battle (a few steps from this marker); Veterans of Underage Military Service (a few steps from this marker); Third Marine Division (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.
 
Eternal Patrol Marker - Right Side image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2026
4. Eternal Patrol Marker - Right Side
Eternal Patrol Marker - Back Side image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2026
5. Eternal Patrol Marker - Back Side
Eternal Patrol Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2026
6. Eternal Patrol Marker
The view of the marker on the left side of the Memorial Path.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 11, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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