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

199th Light Infantry Brigade

 
 
199th Light Infantry Brigade Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2016
1. 199th Light Infantry Brigade Marker
Inscription.
In honor of the Redcatchers for their sacrifice and selfless dedication to duty in the Republic of Vietnam, 1966-1970.

They shall remain a steadfast example in the hearts of their fellow soldiers and countrymen.

Insignia of the 199th Infantry Brigade
 
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list.
 
Location. 38° 52.887′ N, 77° 4.103′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Fort Myer. Memorial is on Roosevelt Drive, 0.1 miles west 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: 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. Naval Combat Demolition Units (a few steps from this marker); 551st Parachute Infantry Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); The 82nd Airborne Division Association (within shouting distance of this marker); The 23rd Regimental Combat Team in Korea (within shouting distance of this marker); Amphibious Scouts and Raiders World War II (within shouting distance of this marker); American Revolution American Red Maple
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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); WW II Glider Pilots (about 300 feet away); 144th Army Postal Unit (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.
 
199th Light Infantry Brigade Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2016
2. 199th Light Infantry Brigade Marker
The marker and the memorial tree can be seen in this view towards the north from Roosevelt Drive.
 
 
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 428 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.

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