Sobro in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Frank Maxwell Andrews

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 23, 2021

1. Frank Maxwell Andrews Marker

Inscription.
Born in a house which stood here, Feb. 3, 1884, he graduated from the Military Academy in 1905. Originally a cavalry officer, he transferred to the Air Corps in 1917. In 1941 he commanded the Caribbean Defense Command, later U.S. Air Forces, Middle East: then was commanding general, European Theater of Operations. At the time of his death in Iceland, May 3, 1943, he held the Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal and Order of the Crown of Italy.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 53.)

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Distinguished Service Medal, the Tennessee Historical Commission, and the Valor in Aerial Operations series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is February 3, 1884.

Location. 36° 9.227′ N, 86° 46.524′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Sobro. Memorial is on Lea Avenue east of 5th Avenue South, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 512 Lea Avenue, Nashville TN 37203, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); William Driver (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); Elm Street Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); Nettie Napier Day Home Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); Immaculate Mother Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nashville Plow Works (approx. ¼ mile away); The Nashville Brewery (approx. ¼ mile away); Captain Ryman's Home (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Also see . . . Frank Maxwell Andrews. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 24, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 23, 2021

2. Frank Maxwell Andrews Marker

Lt. Gen. Frank Maxwell Andrews image. Click for more information.

Photographed By U.S. Air Force, circa 1943

3. Lt. Gen. Frank Maxwell Andrews

U.S. Air Force website entry:
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 24, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.