Fort Myer in Arlington in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Rakkasans
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 19, 2016
1. The Rakkasans Marker
"In honor of our fallen
comrades, 'till we form again"
Insignia of airborne regiments
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list.
Location. 38° 52.606′ N, 77° 4.247′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Fort Myer. Memorial is on Roosevelt Drive, on the left when traveling north. In Section 7A of Arlington National Cemetery east of the Tomb of the Unknowns. 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. American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor, Inc. (within shouting distance of this marker); 82nd Airborne Division (within shouting distance of this marker); 511 Parachute Infantry Regiment (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Military Officers Association of America Memorial (about 300 feet away); Jumping Mustangs (about 300 feet away); U.S.S. Boston (about 400 feet away); Seafarers Memorial (about 400 feet away); Spirit of the Elbe (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 19, 2016
2. The Rakkasans Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 431 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
