Fort Myer in Arlington in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The 82nd Airborne Division Association

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2016

1. The 82nd Airborne Division Association Marker

Inscription.
Dedicated 1 May 1992
by the
"Col" Reuben H. Tucker Chapter
82nd Airborne Division Association
To the memory of every member
past and present - living and deceased
who served in the
504th Parachute Infantry
Regiment
"The Devils in Baggy Pants"
504th Parachute Infantry Regiment unit insignia
Infantry insignia (crossed rifles)
Basic Parachutist Badge
504th Parachute Infantry Regiment sleeve insignia

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list.

Location. 38° 52.879′ N, 77° 4.121′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Fort Myer. Memorial is on Roosevelt Drive, 0 miles east of Weeks Drive, on the right when traveling west. The marker is in Section 31 of Arlington National Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Arlington VA 22209, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 199th Light Infantry Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Naval Combat Demolition Units (within shouting distance of this marker); Amphibious Scouts and Raiders World War II (within shouting distance of this marker); 551st Parachute Infantry Battalion

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(within shouting distance of this marker); American Revolution American Red Maple (within shouting distance of this marker); WW II Glider Pilots (within shouting distance of this marker); 144th Army Postal Unit (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The 23rd Regimental Combat Team in Korea (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.

Also see . . . 504th Infantry Regiment. (Submitted on October 11, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2016

2. The 82nd Airborne Division Association Marker

The marker and its memorial tree can be seen in this view towards the northeast.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 337 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.