Fort Myer in Arlington in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Merrill's Marauders
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, August 30, 2008
1. Merrill's Marauders Marker
In memory of the gallant men of the
5307th Composite Unit (Prov.)
Northern Burma Campaign, 1944
"Sua Sponte"
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Military • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list.
Location. 38° 52.636′ N, 77° 4.45′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Fort Myer. It can be reached from Memorial Drive, on the left when traveling north. Marker is in Section 13 of the National Cemetery, off Farragut 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, and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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: Landing Craft Support Ships (a few steps from this marker); U. S. Army Reserves (a few steps from this marker); Vietnamese Rangers and Their American Ranger Advisors (a few steps from this marker); Exercise Tiger Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 94th Infantry Division (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. War Correspondent
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Also see . . .
1. Merrill's Marauders. (Submitted on January 10, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. U.S. Army Rangers. (Submitted on January 10, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
3. Galahad: A History of the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional). A book by Michael F. Dilley, published by Merriam Press in 1997. (Submitted on January 12, 2009.)
Additional keywords. China-Burma-India Theater, CBI, U.S. Army Rangers, Frank Merrill, special forces, GALAHAD
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 19, 2016
2. Merrill's Marauders Marker
Further west along Farragut Drive is the "U.S. Army Reserves" marker.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 19, 2016
3. Merrill's Marauders Marker
Looking west along Farragut Drive.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,794 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 10, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on March 20, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
