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

American War Mothers

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 27, 2019

1. American War Mothers Marker

Inscription. Dedicated to the memory of the deceased mothers of National Capital Chapter #5 who bore-the burden in the heat of the day and now rest from their labors, and the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who have made the Supreme Sacrifice
Virginia M. Fleet, President

Erected by American War Mothers.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • Women. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list.

Location. 38° 52.461′ N, 77° 4.273′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Fort Myer. Memorial is on Roosevelt Drive north of Porter Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Memorial Avenue, Arlington VA 22214, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Berlin Airlift (a few steps from this marker); Walter Reed, M.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieut. Col. Edmund Rice (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 423rd Armored Field Artillery Battalion (about 400 feet away); 96th Infantry Division, U.S. Army (about 600 feet away); 3d United States Infantry

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(about 700 feet away); The Peacemaker (about 700 feet away); Tomb of the Unknowns (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, September 10, 2021

2. American War Mothers Marker

Marker can be seen at the base of the tree, towards the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 177 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 27, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on April 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.