Near Triangle in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
U.S. Servicemen and Women Held Prisoner by Terrorists Memorial
Photographed by Kevin W., November 2, 2007
1. U.S. Servicemen and Women Held Prisoner by Terrorists Memorial Marker
In Memory of
Colonel Rich Higgins, USMC
15 January 1945 - 6 July 1990
National War College Class 1985
Qui procol hing, qui ante deim periit:
sed miles sed pro patria
He died far away, before his time,
but as a soldier and for his Country
Erected 1990.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 15, 1945.
Location. 38° 32.493′ N, 77° 21.622′ W. Marker is near Triangle, Virginia, in Prince William County. It can be reached from Quantico Drive. This marker is on the Quantico National Cemetery Memorial Trail, located near the center of the cemetery grounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Triangle VA 22172, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and 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: Commonwealth of Virginia Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Edson's Raiders (within shouting distance of this marker); Purple Heart Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); First Marine Division Association Memorial
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More about this marker. This marker is on the Quantico National Cemetery Memorial Trail. Links to other markers along the Memorial Trail are provided in the Related Markers section below.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Photographed by Kevin W., November 2, 2007
2. U.S. Servicemen and Women Held Prisoner by Terrorists Memorial Marker
The Commonwealth of Virginia Memorial is in the right background. See list of related markers for more information.
Photographed by Kevin W., November 2, 2007
3. U.S. Servicemen and Women Held Prisoner by Terrorists Memorial Marker
The bench also has a dedication plaque that reads:
In memory of all our Veterans
Battlefield Post 9808
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Mechanicsville, VA
Battlefield Post 9808
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Mechanicsville, VA
Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,043 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 13, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
