Tomb of Puller
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N 37° 36.500 W 076° 32.783
18S E 363508 N 4163484
Erected 1972 by Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number N-49.)
Waymark Code: WMGBJ6
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/10/2013
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In Christ Churchyard immediately to the north lies buried Lieutenant General Lewis Burwell Puller, USMC. He led Marines in 19 campaigns from Haiti and Nicaragua through the Korean War, receiving 53 decorations and the admiration and affection of those he led. He was a Marine’s Marine and is a tradition of Virginia and our nation’s history.
Marker Number: n 49
Marker Title: Tomb of Puller
Marker Location: urbanna va
County or Independent City: urbanna
Web Site: Not listed
Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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