Honored Dead of World War II - Parris Island, SC
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YoSam.
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memorial on MCRD Parris Island, anyone can visit, but there are rules...see inside.
Waymark Code: WMZNN7
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 12/09/2018
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County of memorial: Beaufort County
Location of Fountain: Santa Domingo St. & Blvd. de France, Parris Island
Memorial Fountain Erected by: US Marine Corps, MCRD Parris Island
Marker Text:
Erected in Memory of First Lt. Roger Blood
Enlisted...............January 3, 1942
Commissioned.......January 13, 1943
Killed In Action.........Feb. 18, 1944
And to all Marines trained at
Parris Island who are among the
Honored dead of World War II.
On the sidewalk in front of Marine Corps Base H & S building, is the water fountain memorial...honors Lt. Blood and All Marines who are among the honored dead of World War II.
The drinking fountain is a stylized stone upright structure used to provide water to the thirsty. The memorial plaque is "Brassoed" (i.e. polished) daily. The significance of this memorial is this is where all recruits first unload from the buses and meet their Drill Instructors, and begin the process of becoming a Marine.
Visit Instructions:
Marine Corps Museum is open daily 10:00 to 4:30, closed New Year's, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. All visitors are subject to military regulations while on the Depot and access is dependent upon prevailing security measures.
You may obtain a day pass at the gate by presenting a driver's license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance. For more information contact the Marine Museum, 1.843.228.2951.
A walking tour of the monuments, and memorials is available.