Tomb of Puller

Tomb of Puller is a Virginia historical marker in Middlesex County, dedicated 1972.

Middlesex County · dedicated 1972 · Rte. 33, at intersection with Christchurch Drive

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In Christ Churchyard immediately to north lies buried Lt. Gen. 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.

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