Pacific War Museum
The Pacific War Museum is on Guam. It contains exhibits related to the military in the Pacific theater of World War II with a focus on the U.S. Marines.[1] Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran John Gerber established the museum. In 2011, the museum won the prestigious Colonel John H. Magruder III Award from the Marine Corps Historical Foundation.
"Guam heroes" exhibit
| Established | May 4, 2001 |
|---|---|
| Location | Nimitz Hill, Guam |
| Type | Military History |
See also
- History of the United States Marine Corps
- Marine Corps Museums
- National Museum of the Pacific War
Notes
- Brent, P.T. "One determined Marine: John Gerber and the Pacific War Museum", Leatherneck Magazine, (August 2010), page 28.
External links
- Pacific War Museum National Park Service official website
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