Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Washington Light Infantry
1807
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, May 27, 2011
1. Washington Light Infantry 1907 Marker
1836-SEMINOLE WAR-The Washington Light Infantry was sent to St. Augustine for the protection of women and children.
1847-MEXICAN WAR-This company volunteers formed the nucleus of Company A of the famous and Historic Palmetto Regiment of South Carolina which served under General Scott in this campaign.
1861-WAR BETWEEN THE STATES 1861-1865-This organization furnished three companies for a total of four hundred fourteen men in this conflict. Its combat losses amounted to one hundred fourteen killed.
1917-WORLD WAR ONE-One hundred fifty men of this organization served in the army in Europe as a Company in the 30th Division in the battles of St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and others.
1940-WORLD WAR TWO-At the call of President of the United States, Co. B, (WLI), 118th Infantry, South Carolina National Guard entrained for training at Fort Jackson, S.C. where they remained for a time before they were sent overseas to the European Theater of Operations.
Washing Light Infantry members served in the following additional combat actions:
KOREA
PANAMA
VIETNAM
PERSION GULF
Today the Washington Light Infantry continues our proud heritage through individual member who have served in Bosnia~Herzegovina, Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Haiti, enduring freedom (Afghanistan), Iraqi Freedom, and in the Global War on Terrorism as we continue to "Remember Who We Are".
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • War, World I • War, World II.
Location. 32° 47.095′ N, 79° 55.997′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is at the intersection of Meeting Street and George Street, on
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Regionally, this marker is in Historic Charleston and in the Lowcountry. 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: Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works Project SC 1233 F (within shouting distance of this marker); The Noyer-Wildhagen House (within shouting distance of this marker); Rice, Rattlesnakes, and Rainwater (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 14 George Street (about 300 feet away); Dr. Joseph Johnson House (about 700 feet away); A History of Courtenay Square
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, May 27, 2011
2. South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium
In accordance with the National Sea Grant Improvement Act of 1976
The South Carolina Sea Grand Consortium is designated a SEA GRANT COLLEGE
For sustained excellence in research, education, and public service dedicated to wise use of American's Marine resources.
August 1986
Malcolm Baldrige
Secretary of Commerce
Anthony J. Calio
Administrator
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, May 27, 2011
3. Valor and Virtue 1807
1812~ 1836
1847~1861
1917~1940
We can see the house number 287 beyond the gate.
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, May 27, 2011
4. Washington Light Infantry 1907 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,120 times since then and 46 times this year. Last updated on July 14, 2020, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 22, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
