Fort Myer in Arlington in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Task Force Smith
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 30, 2008
1. Task Force Smith Marker
Dedicated to the memory of the 375 infantrymen from the 1st Battalion 21st Infantry, the 134 artillerymen from the 52nd Field Artillery Battalion, and the 31 medical personnel from the medical company of the 21st Infantry Regiment who comprised Task Force Smith, the first United States Army contingent to engage North Korean invasion forces in combat in the vicinity of Osan, Korea, on July 5, 1950. The efforts and selfless sacrifices of these soldiers are an example for all future generations and put meaning behind the phrase,
"Freedom is not free."
June 28, 2000.
Unit Insignia with the slogans: "Duty" and "Habile et Pret"
Erected 2000.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Korean. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list.
Location. 38° 52.511′ N, 77° 4.481′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Fort Myer. Marker is in Section 21 of the National Cemetery off Lawton Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Myer VA 22211, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "The Borinqueneers" (a few steps from this marker); U.S. Fourth Infantry Division (a few steps from this marker);
this page online
Also see . . . Battle of Osan. (Submitted on October 11, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. Charles B. Smith, Battle of Osan, Suwon, Pusan.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 19, 2016
2. Task Force Smith Marker
The grave of Major General Leonard Wood and others can be seen in the background, behind the marker.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 19, 2016
3. Task Force Smith Marker
The Spanish American War Memorial can be seen to the left, looking northeast.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,244 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on January 8, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on October 11, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on March 20, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
