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

Memorial to US Airmen killed in Denmark

Photographed by Richard E. Miller, August 30, 2008

1. Memorial to US Airmen killed in Denmark Marker

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. It is on Memorial Avenue. 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Northern Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard.

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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: 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.

Other markers no longer nearby. Mast of the USS Maine (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Ignace Jan Paderewski (was about 300 feet

Memorial to US Airmen killed in Denmark Marker and memorial tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Richard E. Miller, August 30, 2008

2. Memorial to US Airmen killed in Denmark Marker and memorial tree

ANC, Section 24, the "Danish Fight for Freedom Grove."

away but has been confirmed missing).

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 1,520 times since then and 275 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.