Fort Bragg in Cumberland County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Stang Field

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2009

1. Stang Field Marker

Inscription. Named in honor of
Colonel Arthur C. Stang III
13 Mar 37 - 2 Sep 80

Former commander of the 3d Brigade
and Chief of Staff, 82d Airborne Division
who was awarded the
Distinguished Service Medal
for outstanding contributions to
America's Guard of Honor

Erected by 82d Airborne Division.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Distinguished Service Medal series list.

Location. 35° 7.799′ N, 79° 1.384′ W. Marker is in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in Cumberland County. Monument is immediately SW of the 82d Airborne Division Museum, Building C-6841, off Ardennes Street near Gela Street. Access is restricted due to Fort Bragg being an active military installation. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Bragg NC 28310, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 82d Infantry Division (within shouting distance of this marker); 307th Airborne Engineer Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); 4th Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); 15cm Medium Field Howitzer, M18

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(within shouting distance of this marker); 328th Infantry Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); Curtis C-46 "Commando" (within shouting distance of this marker); Douglas C-47 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fairchild C-123-K (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Bragg.

Stang Field and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2009

2. Stang Field and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,192 times since then and 128 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.