Vietnam War Memorial - Colonel John E. Greenwood USMC - Perryville, MO
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Specific memorial to the Colonel inside the MNVM Museum. 27th Marines means the 27th Marine Regiment.
Waymark Code: WM1C92B
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 07/06/2025
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County of museum: Perry County
Location of museum: Veterans Memorial Parkway, Perryville
Phone: (573) 547-2035
Hours: 8am to 5pm weekdays; 10am to 2pm Sat; and 11am to 3pm Sun
Marker Text:
Colonel John E. Greenwood USMC (Ret)
1927 - 2015
Commanding Officer 1st Battalion/27th Marines 1968
" ... I served as his executive officer in 1968, when he commanded the 1st Battalion, 27th Marines, and can attest to his courage and conviction in leading the Battalion in the successful accomplishment of all assigned missions, under very difficult conditions. He was a very compassionate leader who cared deeply for his men and mourned the heavy casualties the battalion sustained. His impressive record of service to country and Corps set a standard of service for all Marines."
Semper Fidelis, John
Colonel Frank P. Eller, USMC (Ret.)
This memorial is a small plaque and photo of the person, mounted on the wall inside the Missouri National Veterans Memorial Museum.