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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Triangle, Virginia
Manassas is the county seat for Prince William County
Triangle is in Prince William County
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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 . . . — — Map (db m168681) WM
We would like to recognize our dedicated members and volunteers that returned YN19 to the skies 2005-2013
Our last mission
On November 8, 2013 YN19 flew her last mission to the National Museum of the Marine Corps where she is now proudly on . . . — — Map (db m168653) HM WM
The United States Marine Corps arrived at this quay in May 1942 and left from here to serve in the Pacific Theatre of War.
Kwajalen Saipan Peleliu Iwo Jima Okinawa Guadalcanal New Georgia Bouganville Tarawa Cape . . . — — Map (db m168487) HM WM
To the men of the First Battalion Seventh Marines who served during the Vietnam War, and especially to those 566 Marines and Corpsmen who made the Ultimate Sacrifice with their lives, we honor and remember you.
"Every Marine, in the . . . — — Map (db m168428) WM
Activated 16 June 1952 at Cherry Point, NC, as Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 263 (HMR-263)
Redesignated 1 February 1962 as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263 (HMM-263)
Redesignated 3 March 2006 as Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron . . . — — Map (db m168644) WM
In honor and memory of the defenders of the Khe Sanh Combat Base in the Republic of Vietnam from 20 January to 01 April 1968. During this period the 26th Marines and their supporting units, held the vital base and positions on Hills 881, 861, . . . — — Map (db m168486) HM WM
This place has been set apart for rest and reflection. When World War II ended, Marines returned to peacetime duty stations or civilian life. This peace, bought at great cost, shattered when North Korea invaded the south in 1950. To help meet the . . . — — Map (db m168661) HM WM
This segment of trail honors
the Marines and sailors of
2nd Bn 4th Marines
who gave all
defending freedom
from 1914 to present day — — Map (db m168595) WM
In honor of all Marines and Navy Corpsmen who have served with 3d Battalion, 11th Marines and answered the call, "Battery adjust!"
★ First activated at Victoria, Australia, on 1 May 1943 as the 5th Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine . . . — — Map (db m168431) HM WM
Memory of our brothers who gave their last full measure of devotion brightens with time. Their memory enhances our lives. We remember, keep faith and honor them when safeguarding the nation entrusted to us and living our lives in the service of our . . . — — Map (db m168509) WM
This Memorial Plaque is dedicated to the Brave Recon Marines and Navy Corpsmen who served with Honor and Courage in 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion (Rein), 3rd Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force, US Marine Corps 1961 - 1971 in the Republic of . . . — — Map (db m168657) WM
We remember them, our fallen brothers, as warriors of the greater good, as courageous and gentle souls. We remember them so willing to give their energy, their passion and their lives for our beloved country.
Semper Fidelis
42nd . . . — — Map (db m168479) WM
In 1949, 228 Marines graduated from the 5th Basic Class as 2d Lieutenants in the United States Marine Corps. The only Marine officer's class commissioned in 1948, over 75 percent were commissioned from enlisted ranks. Over 90 percent subsequently . . . — — Map (db m168735) HM WM
United States Marines
Pearl Harbor
Dedicated 10 November 2010 to Lieutenant Colonel D R Fox USMC and the eighty-seven men of the Marine Detachment aboard the USS Arizona on 7 December 1941 at 0755
Born 10 July 1898
Died 7 December 1941 . . . — — Map (db m168592) WM
1st Marine Division, 3rd Marine Amphibious Force
Vietnam 1965-1971
To honor our marines and Corpsman who gave their lives in service to our country
[Names listed]
Semper Fidelis
Always . . . — — Map (db m168430) WM
In autumn 1965, Headquarters Corps authorized the creation of an additional engineer battalion to serve with the 1st Marine Division. On 1 November 1965, the 9th Engineer Battalion was activated at Camp Pendleton, California, and assigned to . . . — — Map (db m168627) HM WM
Prince William Forest Park, like Yellowstone and Shenandoah, is protected by the National Park Service "to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations." At this . . . — — Map (db m168128) HM
Marine Officer, industry leader, husband, father, grandfather, and philanthropic giant. He was the embodiment of courage, leadership, and patriotism. Al Lerner attributed his many achievements to his Marine Corps training and service. His love of . . . — — Map (db m3047) HM
These trees protected by fences are blight-resistant, hybrid American chestnut trees, planted here so scientists can study their disease resistance in a protected and semi-natural environment. This is one of several American chestnut test plots . . . — — Map (db m168131) HM
In Honor of The American Gold Star Mothers for their Sacrifice, Service, and Patriotism
A Mother's tears were shed today
For a battle long ago.
Her precious gift to a warrior son
Whose fate......she'll never know
Not . . . — — Map (db m168425) WM
And when the 5th Division entered combat, it acted from the first hour like a unit of veterans. It fought that first tough fight with the utmost vigor, courage, and intelligence. Few times in history has a force kept fighting in the face of . . . — — Map (db m168679) WM
The Black Gum has flowers which are a favorite of the bees. Pioneers made beehives and rabbit traps out of the short, hollow logs of this tree. Perhaps you recall the name "bee gums" or "rabbit gum." — — Map (db m168125) HM
Remembers and honors our classmates who made the Ultimate Sacrifice for our nation while serving in the Republic of Vietnam or who died in the line of duty.
Killed in Action
Denny Babers 18 Sep 1967
Jesse Baker 18 Aug 1967
Norm . . . — — Map (db m168654) WM
Remembers and honors our classmates who made the Ultimate Sacrifice for our nation
Killed in Action
Capt Frank H. Adams 1970
Capt Lawrence J. Celmer 1967
1/Lt Geoffrey E. Green 1965
Capt James W. McCarter 1967 . . . — — Map (db m168488) WM
Captain J.W. Ripley
Lima Co RVN — 1967
"In combat
my Marines never disappointed me
I remember them all"
That American Marines yet unborn know the inspiration of his example when they are called upon to lead in defense of . . . — — Map (db m168502) WM
Pioneers valued the bark of the Chestnut Oak for extracting tannic acid which they used for tanning and preparing leather. The large, sweet acorns were eaten by the Indians. — — Map (db m168124) HM
On February 19, 1945, 2nd Battalion, 27th Marines joined the first wave of Marines to land at Iwo Jima. Many, including PFC John "Hoopy" Fulton, never made it beyond the beach that first day. The enemy zealously defended against the first landing on . . . — — Map (db m168655) HM WM
In Memory of deceased classmates of Co. E, 2d Bn, Spl Tra Regt, 5th Special Basic Course, The Basic School, Marine Corps Schools, Quantico, Virginia
26 May - 8 September 1951 — — Map (db m168659) WM
In Memory of deceased classmates of Co. F, 2d Bn, Spl Tra Regt, 5th Special Basic Course, The Basic School, Marine Corps Schools, Quantico, Virginia
26 May - 8 September 1951 — — Map (db m168662) HM WM
In memory of our classmates lost in Vietnam
Robert F. Conti
Steven E. Donaldson
William S. Geary
Edward C. Hammerbeck
Philip B. Jones
Leonard Robertson
"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers:
For . . . — — Map (db m168678) WM
Dedicated to the Co H Marines and Corpsmen who served in the Vietnam War and in memory of those who gave their precious lives.
In April 1966, H/2/5 deployed to the Republic of Vietnam from Okinawa where it had recently conducted an . . . — — Map (db m168591) HM WM
Forged during WWII, Marine Reconnaissance began in the Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion Fleet Marine Force, which made 200-night landings in small groups preceding all major amphibious landings in the Pacific Theater. Intelligence from these . . . — — Map (db m168536) HM WM
In honor of all U.S. Marines who served in China during the period 1819 - 1949. They served valiantly.
Among those were 40 Medal of Honor recipients and 15 Commandants of the Marine Corps.
Peking Tientsin
1819 - 1949
Tangshan . . . — — Map (db m168720) WM
"Give most of your time and attention to the enlisted man - what he says, thinks and does. If Pvt. Bill Jones of Cumberland Gap wins the boxing tournament, tell the people of Cumberland Gap about it."
Brigadier General . . . — — Map (db m168712) HM WM
In Honor of Marines and Navy Corpsmen who Served with Dog Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1950-1955 — — Map (db m168717) WM
Wooden pencils are made from the Eastern Red Cedar. The fragrant, durable wood was used by the pioneers to line clothes chests and closets. Wooden bowls, spoons and other ware are carved from the easily-worked wood. — — Map (db m168122) HM
Dedicated to the Marines and sailors who made the Ultimate Sacrifice for God, Country, Corps. You are not forgotten.
KIA
Vietnam 1965-1970 — — Map (db m168664) WM
This Memorial is dedicated to the members of the First Marine Raider Battalion. Led by Lt. Col Merrit A. Edson, their courage in combat stood forth at Tulagi, Guadalcanal, and New Georgia, B. S. I., during World War II. Their heroic action during . . . — — Map (db m3540) HM
On Sept. 11, 2001,
343 brave NYC Firefighters lost their lives in the attacks at the World Trade Center. Of them, 17 were United States Marines. This memorial serves to represent their sacrifices that fateful day.
May they never be . . . — — Map (db m168552) WM
Semper Fidelis
Dedicated
to those men of the
First Marine Division, FMF
who gave their lives
in the service of
their Country
World War II Korea Vietnam
Southwest Asia — — Map (db m3534) WM
The Flowering Dogwood is a true spring beauty. The pioneers and Indians used the bitter root bark for the treatment of "fevers"; Indians also used the tree as a source of scarlet dye. — — Map (db m168126) HM
(East face):
We dedicate this memorial to the memory of the men of “The Fighting Fourth”
31 May, 1993
3298 Killed
14,424 Wounded
Fourth Marine Division Association in World War II
(North face):
Fourth . . . — — Map (db m3544) WM
Let it be remembered that the men of George Company, 3rd Bn., 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Reinforced), served their country with distinction during the years 1950 through 1953 in Korea.
May it never be forgotten that all gave some, and . . . — — Map (db m168723) WM
Golf Company
2nd Battalion
7th Regiment 1st Marine Div.
United States Marine Corps
Each Star Honors One Of
Our Brothers Who Gave His
Life In The Name Of
Freedom
In honor of
our fellow Marines
and Corpsmen
from . . . — — Map (db m168559) WM
The Great Depression of the 1930s changed America and helped shape many National Park Service sites. Chopawamsic Recreational Demonstration Area, later named Prince William Forest Park, was created under President Roosevelt's New Deal programs in . . . — — Map (db m168127) HM
Squadron History
04/01/1968: Activated at Marble Mountain Air Facility, Republic of Vietnam
06/15/1971: Transferred to Marine Corps Air Station, New River, NC
04/01/1986: Re-designated . . . — — Map (db m168677) WM
United States Marine Corps
HMM-362 Ugly Angels
Vietnam 1962-1969
In memory of those who paid the ultimate price for freedom.
God Bless - Semper Fi
Lance Corporal Philip R. Anderson – Sunday, November 17, 1968 Corporal George A. . . . — — Map (db m3155) WM
"Rest well brothers of Hotel Company. You served putting duty over self in a difficult time and place." Given by the Marines and Navy Corpsmen of Hotel Company, families of the Company Veterans, and friends of the Company. — — Map (db m168558) WM
This plaque is dedicated to the memory of the classmates of the Basic School Class 8-68 who made the Ultimate Sacrifice while serving in the Republic of Vietnam as Marine officers of the United States of America.
1st Lt Robert Edward . . . — — Map (db m168635) WM
The first member of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish to give his life in the line of duty.
Mt. Fujiyama, Japan 2 September 1960
Plaque given by Marine Helicopter Sqd. 1 — — Map (db m5329) HM
In honor and memory of the gallantry of India & Mike Companies, 3rd Bn 26th Marine Regiment and their supporting units, who defended Hill 881 South during the Battle of Khe Sanh in the Republic of Vietnam from 21 January to 14 April 1968, against . . . — — Map (db m168484) HM WM
(Northwest face)
1775 Semper Fidelis 1918
In memory of the Officers and Men of the
6th Machine Gun Battalion
United States Marines
who gave their lives for their Country
in the World War in 1918.
(West face) . . . — — Map (db m2795) WM
These trees serve as a testament that the Marine Corps is a vanguard in protecting civil liberties as an important aspect of supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States. — — Map (db m168739) WM
(Marker on front, top)
Commissioned and Donated
by
Patrick F. Taylor, Cpl, USMCR
New Orleans, Louisiana
(Marker on front, bottom)
Lieutenant General John Archer Lejeune
United States Marine Corps
Major General . . . — — Map (db m2831) HM
Born West Point, Virginia - 26 June 1898
Enlisted in the Marine Corps - 1 August 1918
Genderamerie d'Haiti Service - 1919 to 1923
Commissioned a Second Lieutenant - 5 March 1924
Nicaragua Service - 1928 to 1932
- Malacate (1930)
- . . . — — Map (db m168703) WM
Marine Corps history is replete with illustrious battle names that due to the passage of time have grown dim to historical memory. Thus it is important for Marines of today to remember what their predecessors accomplished in many a bygone "clime . . . — — Map (db m215208) HM
Dedicated To The Patriotism, Valor and Sacrifices of Marine Corps Engineers-Past and Present
Engineers Up!
Combat Engineer Facilities Planning/Management Utilities Construction Survey & Drafting Engineer Equipment . . . — — Map (db m168560) WM
Established 10 November 1985 at Philadelphia, PA by Captain Robert E. Richter USMC (Ret)
Our purpose is to preserve and sustain the history and legacy of past, present and future Marine Mustangs
Since sometime before 1935, the . . . — — Map (db m168656) HM WM
Dedicated in memory of these Marines and Navy Corpsmen who made the supreme sacrifice for their Corps and Country
Vietnam War
SSgt. Robert L. Womack Oct 11, 1965
Cpl. Gary L. Dowell Oct 27, 1965
Capt. Kirk I. Riley Dec 03, 1965 . . . — — Map (db m168523) WM
To honor and recognize
the great sacrifice endured by
all spouses and children
who lost their beloved Marine
on the field of battle
And in memory of
1st Lt Robert T. Wood, USMCR
KIA 13 May 1970
Quang Nam Province RVN . . . — — Map (db m168633) WM
Patriotic Brave Loyal
Faithful Proud
Valiant Confident
These are but a few words that describe them
"Every Marine fights viciously and tenaciously not because of what is in front of him, not only for his brothers who stand . . . — — Map (db m168526) WM
Follow the red blazes as this moderate 0.5-mile trail heads down through the woods to Mary Bird Branch, a tributary of Quantico Creek. The trail and stream are named for a highly respected, strong-willed woman who lived in this area in the 1800s. . . . — — Map (db m168438) HM
Dedicated to all women past, present, and future who earn the title "Marine."
This statue is a replica of the first statue of a female service member in uniform erected in New Orleans on 10 November 1943 as part of an effort to recruit . . . — — Map (db m168738) HM WM
Exercise Fortress Lightning
Mindoro Island - Hill 434
October 21, 1977
CH-53D Helicopter Crash
Honor and Remembrance
to those who perished
HMH-462 Crew
Capt John L Crapse
Capt George M Gebhardt
Sgt Charles W . . . — — Map (db m168603) HM
Remembers and honors our classmates who made the Ultimate Sacrifice for our nation while serving in the Republic of Vietnam or who died in the line of duty.
Killed in Action
2ndLt Roy F. Phillips, B Co, 1st Bn, 5th Mar, 20 Jan 1969 . . . — — Map (db m168645) WM
“I used to think that it was the Marine Corps training that made former Marines such an extraordinary group. I have now come to realize that the Marine Corps attracts an extraordinary type of individual to undergo their training.” . . . — — Map (db m2830) HM
Dedicated to all men and women wounded in all our wars.
Military Order of the Purple Heart 1782 1932
My stone is red for the blood they shed.
The medal I bear is my Country's way to show they care.
If I could be seen by all . . . — — Map (db m3535) WM
Dec 5, 1917 KIA March 9, 1945 Valor Semper Fi
Iwo Volcano Is 4th division Marine Corps
Taken from us too soon! Your Loving Family
— — Map (db m168665) WM
Quantico, the Algonquian term for the once navigable creek to the port of Dumfries, lends its name to the Marine Corps installation established in 1917 and to the Potomac River town chartered in 1927. Early land patents date to 1654. . . . — — Map (db m40092) HM
This cemetery is dedicated to the memory of all the patriotic men and women who answered their Country's call to service. Their inspiring contribution will help preserve in the hearts and lives of all Americans the spirit of patriotism, the love of . . . — — Map (db m3359) HM
In the late 18th century, armies made the most use of the Kings Highway. Merchants preferred to move goods such as tobacco over the Potomac River since land travel was difficult. The road became a main transportation route after the . . . — — Map (db m4890) HM
In the late 18th century, armies made the most use of the Kings Highway. Merchants preferred to move goods such as tobacco over the Potomac River since land travel was difficult. The road became a main transportation route after the Revolutionary . . . — — Map (db m92678) HM
Vietnam
Dedicated to all who serve with or supported Second Battalion First Marines, FMF
1965-1971
"Ghost Battalion
Unit Honors
Presidential Unit Citation
Streamer with 3 Bronze Stars
Navy Unit Commendation . . . — — Map (db m168555) HM WM
The Legacy and Heritage of
Second Battalion, 4th Marines
Second to None
The Magnificent Bastards
Small Wars ·
Soldiers from the Sea ·
Old China Marines ·
World War II ·
Cold War Force in Readiness ·
Vietnam ·
Desert Shield · . . . — — Map (db m7309) HM
Second Lieutenants of The Basic School
Class 1-57
Graduates 327
Dedicated to our Country and our Corps
United States Marine Corps
Officers Basic School, 1-57
January - August, 1957
Quantico, Virginia
United States Marine Corps . . . — — Map (db m168663) HM WM
In loving memory of the few the proud with wings
For the aircrewmen who perished while testing the MV22 Osprey in the year 2000
April 8, 2000
LtCol John A. Brow
Maj Brooks S. Gruber
SSgt W. Bryan Nelson
Cpl Kelly S. . . . — — Map (db m168422) HM WM
A place to honor, remember and reflect on those who have preceded us
[The park features a walk with a series of plaques stating Marines operations:]
American Revolution
1776: Continental Ships Alfred and Cabot vs. HMS Glasgow . . . — — Map (db m168740) WM
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