Gilbert in Franklin Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Lt. Gen. Claire Lee Chennault

(1890-1958)

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 10, 2019

1. Lt. Gen. Claire Lee Chennault Marker

Inscription. Lt. Gen. Claire Lee Chennault (1890-1958) spent his childhood in Gilbert. He pioneered air pursuit tactics, created and led "The Flying Tigers,” Volunteer Air Forces for China against Japan. Advisor to Chiang Kai-Shek. Commanding General U. S. 14th Air Force in China, World War II (1943-1945). Buried Arlington National Cemetery.

Erected 1976 by Franklin Parish Bicentennial Commission.

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

Location. 32° 3.069′ N, 91° 39.54′ W. Marker is in Gilbert, Louisiana, in Franklin Parish. It is on Gilbert Street (U.S. 425) south of Oak STreet, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gilbert LA 71336, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Louisiana.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself

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in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: John L. Brown, Sr. (here, next to this marker); Bayou Macon Settlements (approx. 2.2 miles away); Gene King (approx. 4.9 miles away); Al "Puddler" Harris (approx. 5.2 miles away); Winnsboro Methodist Church (approx. 8½ miles away); Franklin Parish (approx. 8½ miles away); Fred Carter, Jr. (approx. 8.6 miles away); Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church (approx. 9.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gilbert.

More about this marker. Located next to the Gilbert Police/City Hall building

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 10, 2019

2. Lt. Gen. Claire Lee Chennault Marker

General Claire Chennault in China image. Click for full size.

Public Domain - U.S. Army photo, circa 1944

3. General Claire Chennault in China

Major General Chennault questions Major Arthur Cruikshank of Ruston, LA after an early morning raid in China during World War II.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 513 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2019. 3. submitted on April 24, 2024, by Wesley Harris of Ruston, Louisiana.