Myrtle Beach in Horry County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Colonel Robert G. Emmens

Photographed by Charles Keller, February 12, 2017

1. Colonel Robert G. Emmens Marker

Inscription. In April 1942, Robert G. Emmens was one of Jimmy Doolittle’s Tokyo Raiders as lieutenant and copilot in Crew No. 8. After dropping bombs on Tokyo, Emmens’ B-25 made it to a ﬁeld outside of Vladivostok, Soviet Union, and was held captive by the Russians for 13 months until his escape through Persia. Colonel Emmens later wrote a book about his experience as a captive, Guests of the Kremlin.

Colonel Emmens was assigned to command the newly activated 4434th Air Base Squadron which was tasked to supervise construction on the rehabilitation of the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base in 1955. On July 25, 1956, the 342nd Fighter-Day Wing with three squadrons (33rd, 572nd and 573rd) was activated, along with the 342nd Air Base Group. Colonel Emmens was the Wing Commander.

On September 10, 1956, the 342nd Fighter Day Wing received a new commander, Colonel Francis S. Gabreski. Colonel Emmens assumed the role of Deputy Base Commander at that time. Colonel Emmens retired from the United States Air Force in 1964.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, World II.

Location. 33° 39.761′ N, 78° 56.388′ W. Marker is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in Horry County. It can be reached from Gabreski

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Lane. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Myrtle Beach SC 29577, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on South Carolina’s Grand Strand

and in the Pee Dee.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

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: Recreation Center/Service Club/Library (here, next to this marker); Colonel Francis S. Gabreski (here, next to this marker); General Robert H. Reed (here, next to this marker); Mrs. Wilma Hucks Tirrell (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Movie Theater (about 600 feet away); Bowling Center (about 600 feet away); Major General Joseph J. Kruzel (about 600 feet away); Colonel Robert P. "Pancho" Pasqualicchio (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Myrtle Beach.

Markers under the overhang image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Charles Keller, August 10, 2018

2. Markers under the overhang

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2018, by Charles Keller of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 302 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 27, 2018, by Charles Keller of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. 2. submitted on August 10, 2018, by Charles Keller of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.