Myrtle Beach in Horry County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Prisoners of War and Missing in Action
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 18, 2017
1. Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Marker
On May 17, 1974, Major Anthony Shine was honored in ceremonies at the Base Chapel. The event was the dedication of a Freedom Tree to honor not only Major Shine, but also those who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action. The Freedom Tree was planted on the Chapel Grounds and provided a living tribute to these men.
Major Shine deployed with the 354th Tactical Fighter Wing to Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in October 1972 and Major Anthony C. Shine became missing in action when he did not return from a combat mission December 10 that year.
Major Shine was a member of the 355th Tactical Fighter Squadron, the unit that wound up the Wing's deployment commitment to Southeast Asia after its return from Korat.
A bronze plaque was laid in concrete at the base of the Freedom Tree, honoring Major Shine, other MIAs and former POWs. The plaque was relocated to Valor Memorial Garden in 2008 and a new Freedom Tree was planted to honor all MIAs and POWs.
They are not forgotten.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the The Freedom Tree
this page online
Location. 33° 40.053′ N, 78° 56.375′ W. Memorial is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in Horry County. It is at the intersection of Hackler Street and Howard Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Hackler Street. Located in Market Common Valor Memorial Garden. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Myrtle Beach SC 29577, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is on South Carolina’s Grand Strand and in the Pee Dee. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Captain Stephen Richard Phillis (a few steps from this marker); Valor in Combat (a few steps
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 18, 2017
2. Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2017. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 408 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
