THIS LOCATION IN VIRGINIA IS A CENOTAPH ONLY.
BURIAL LOCATION IS GUAM (SEE MEMORIAL ID # 14798700)
"Always Faithful"
[Marine War Dog Memorial]
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, March 12, 2021
1. "Always Faithful" Marker Inscription.
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 • Bunkie • Hobo • Emmy • Max • Brockie • Rickie and Tam (Buried at sea off Asan Point) and to the many others who have since given their lives in the wars of our nation.
To the Corps they served so devotedly, and to the Marines who accompanied them in combat, many of whom owe their lives to the bravery and sacrifice of these gallant animals, they were truly Always Faithful.
"Always Faithful" was inspired by the spirit of these heroic dogs who are the embodiment of love and devotion.
Susan Bahary, Sculptress
The first casting of this monument rests in the War Dog Cemetery in Guam, placed there by the surviving Marines of the 2nd and 3rd War Dog Platoons and dedicated on the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the island by Captain William W. Putney, DVM, Commanding Officer, 3rd Marine Corps.
2. "Always Faithful" Marker
War Dog Platoon.
This monument is placed in memory of all Marine war dogs in perpetual gratitude for their service and sacrifice to our Corps and Country by the 30th Commandant of the Marine Corps and his lady general and Mrs. Carl Mundy.
Semper Fidelis
Erected by The 30th Commandant of the Marine Corps and his lady general and Mrs. Carl Mundy.
This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Animals • War, World II.
Location. 38° 32.603′ N, 77° 20.505′ 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.
BURIAL LOCATION IS GUAM (SEE MEMORIAL ID # 14798700)
"Always Faithful"
[Marine War Dog Memorial]
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, March 12, 2021
1. "Always Faithful" Marker Inscription.
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 • Bunkie • Hobo • Emmy • Max • Brockie • Rickie and Tam (Buried at sea off Asan Point) and to the many others who have since given their lives in the wars of our nation.
To the Corps they served so devotedly, and to the Marines who accompanied them in combat, many of whom owe their lives to the bravery and sacrifice of these gallant animals, they were truly Always Faithful.
"Always Faithful" was inspired by the spirit of these heroic dogs who are the embodiment of love and devotion.
Susan Bahary, Sculptress
The first casting of this monument rests in the War Dog Cemetery in Guam, placed there by the surviving Marines of the 2nd and 3rd War Dog Platoons and dedicated on the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the island by Captain William W. Putney, DVM, Commanding Officer, 3rd Marine Corps.
2. "Always Faithful" Marker
War Dog Platoon.
This monument is placed in memory of all Marine war dogs in perpetual gratitude for their service and sacrifice to our Corps and Country by the 30th Commandant of the Marine Corps and his lady general and Mrs. Carl Mundy.
Semper Fidelis
Erected by The 30th Commandant of the Marine Corps and his lady general and Mrs. Carl Mundy.
This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Animals • War, World II.
Location. 38° 32.603′ N, 77° 20.505′ 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.
THIS LOCATION IN VIRGINIA IS A CENOTAPH ONLY.
BURIAL LOCATION IS GUAM (SEE MEMORIAL ID # 14798700)
"Always Faithful"
[Marine War Dog Memorial]
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, March 12, 2021
1. "Always Faithful" Marker Inscription.
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 • Bunkie • Hobo • Emmy • Max • Brockie • Rickie and Tam (Buried at sea off Asan Point) and to the many others who have since given their lives in the wars of our nation.
To the Corps they served so devotedly, and to the Marines who accompanied them in combat, many of whom owe their lives to the bravery and sacrifice of these gallant animals, they were truly Always Faithful.
"Always Faithful" was inspired by the spirit of these heroic dogs who are the embodiment of love and devotion.
Susan Bahary, Sculptress
The first casting of this monument rests in the War Dog Cemetery in Guam, placed there by the surviving Marines of the 2nd and 3rd War Dog Platoons and dedicated on the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the island by Captain William W. Putney, DVM, Commanding Officer, 3rd Marine Corps.
2. "Always Faithful" Marker
War Dog Platoon.
This monument is placed in memory of all Marine war dogs in perpetual gratitude for their service and sacrifice to our Corps and Country by the 30th Commandant of the Marine Corps and his lady general and Mrs. Carl Mundy.
Semper Fidelis
Erected by The 30th Commandant of the Marine Corps and his lady general and Mrs. Carl Mundy.
This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Animals • War, World II.
Location. 38° 32.603′ N, 77° 20.505′ 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.
BURIAL LOCATION IS GUAM (SEE MEMORIAL ID # 14798700)
"Always Faithful"
[Marine War Dog Memorial]
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, March 12, 2021
1. "Always Faithful" Marker Inscription.
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 • Bunkie • Hobo • Emmy • Max • Brockie • Rickie and Tam (Buried at sea off Asan Point) and to the many others who have since given their lives in the wars of our nation.
To the Corps they served so devotedly, and to the Marines who accompanied them in combat, many of whom owe their lives to the bravery and sacrifice of these gallant animals, they were truly Always Faithful.
"Always Faithful" was inspired by the spirit of these heroic dogs who are the embodiment of love and devotion.
Susan Bahary, Sculptress
The first casting of this monument rests in the War Dog Cemetery in Guam, placed there by the surviving Marines of the 2nd and 3rd War Dog Platoons and dedicated on the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the island by Captain William W. Putney, DVM, Commanding Officer, 3rd Marine Corps.
2. "Always Faithful" Marker
War Dog Platoon.
This monument is placed in memory of all Marine war dogs in perpetual gratitude for their service and sacrifice to our Corps and Country by the 30th Commandant of the Marine Corps and his lady general and Mrs. Carl Mundy.
Semper Fidelis
Erected by The 30th Commandant of the Marine Corps and his lady general and Mrs. Carl Mundy.
This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Animals • War, World II.
Location. 38° 32.603′ N, 77° 20.505′ 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.
Inscription
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 • Bunkie • Hobo • Emmy • Max • Brockie • Rickie
Tam (Buried at sea off Asan Point)
and to the many others who have since given their lives in the wars of our nation.
To the Corps they served so devotedly, and to the Marines who accompanied them in combat, many of whom owe their lives to the bravery and sacrifice of these gallant animals, they were truly
Always Faithful
Gravesite Details
CENOTAPH Location. 38° 32.603′ N, 77° 20.505′ W. Marker is in Triangle, Virginia, in Prince William County. Memorial can be reached from Jefferson Davis Hwy. (U.S.1) 0.1 miles S. of Joplin Rd. (VA Route 619), on the right when traveling S.
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