NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE marine corpS
a tribute to Mike Curtin
Michael Curtin was a Sergeant in the NYPD Emergency Service Unit and a Sergeant Major in the United States Marine Corps.
The National Museum of the Marine Corps has an exhibit dedicated to Mikes careers
The museum is laid out in a circle with displays on the sides. The rotunda has large dioramas and once you go through the entry door you are chronologically brought through the history of the Marine Corps. Outside there are gardens where various units dedicated plaques and statues to honor the Marine Heroes and the Corp.
This plaque is in the Memorial Gardens at the USMC Museum
USMC Museum Rotunda exhibit
This flag flew over Wake Island and was captured by the Japanese. Returned to the USMC in 1956
Second flag from Iwo Jima which flew from Februar 23, 1945 until the end of the battle
Display honoring NYPD Sergeant and USMC SgtMaj. Michael Curtin
Display honoring NYPD Sergeant and USMC SgtMaj. Michael Curtin
Display honoring NYPD Sergeant and USMC SgtMaj. Michael Curtin
Display honoring NYPD Sergeant and USMC SgtMaj. Michael Curtin
Display honoring NYPD Sergeant and USMC SgtMaj. Michael Curtin
Display honoring NYPD Sergeant and USMC SgtMaj. Michael Curtin
Display honoring NYPD Sergeant and USMC SgtMaj. Michael Curtin
WTC Facade recreated in wood
WTC beam
USMC Museum Rotunda exhibit
Building the newest display of the post 9/11 Marine Corps. Tentative opening 2024
