Fort Myer in Arlington in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Memorial to US Airmen killed in Denmark
Inscription.
In World War II a total of 135 U.S. airmen were killed in action over Denmark where they were buried.
They defied danger to come to our assistance in our fight for freedom.
They will forever be remembered with Denmark's gratitude.
Erected 1995 by Veterans of the Danish Fight for Freedom.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Military • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list.
Location. 38° 52.621′ N, 77° 4.52′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Fort Myer. Marker is in Section 24 of the National Cemetery off Farragut Drive, just east of Sigsbee Drive. 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. 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Montford Point Marines (within shouting distance of this marker); 92d Infantry Division (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tuskegee Airmen of World War II (within shouting distance of this marker); 94th Infantry Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Exercise Tiger Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); U.S.S. Maine Anchor (about 300 feet away); U. S. Army Reserves (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 834 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.