Midtown in Memphis in Shelby County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
William Neely Mallory
Major, U.S. Air Force
| | 1901---1945 Churchman Athlete Patriot Philanthropist | |
Photographed by Steve Masler
1. William Neely Mallory Marker
This building is dedicated as an enduring memorial to William Neely Mallory-outstanding athlete, distinguished citizen, gallant soldier. A dynamic leader and All-America fullback, "Memphis Bill" was named by his classmates "the man who did the most for Yale." Participation in the civic activities of his native city led to his selection in 1934 for the distinguished service award given by the Memphis Junior Chamber of Commerce. In World War II his "Operation Mallory," a tactical plan for which he received the Legion of Merit, contributed to the success of the Italian Campaign. He loyally served the College for seventeen years, giving unselfishly of his time and talent as advisor on athletics, member of the board of directors, and treasurer. He was a man of honor, characterized by modesty, kindness, a wholesome sense of humor, and charm of personality.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.
Location. 35° 9.398′ N, 89° 59.402′ W. Memorial is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in Midtown. It is on North
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Regionally, this memorial is in West Tennessee. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in the Upper South, in the Mississippi Delta, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in 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 Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Southwestern Alumni World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Fargason Fields (within shouting distance of this marker); Tennessee Williams Play (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rhodes College (approx. 0.3 miles away); Memphis Belle (approx. 0.7 miles away); Overton Park (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Overton Park Shell (approx. 0.8
Photographed by Steve Masler, March 25, 2017
2. William Neely Mallory Marker on Building
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Mallory Neely House
Also see . . .
1. Maj William Neely Mallory. Find A Grave entry (Submitted on March 27, 2017, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee.)
2. Operation Mallory Major. Codenames website entry (Submitted on March 27, 2017, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee.)
3. Bill Mallory-American Football. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 27, 2017, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee.)
Rhodes College Digital Collection
3. William Neely Mallory Portrait
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2017, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,022 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 27, 2017, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
