Mobile in Mobile County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Greece

Korean War Memorial

Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022

1. Greece Marker

Inscription. 840 infantrymen of the Royal Helenic Battalion arrived in Korea on December 9, 1950. Once equipped and trained, this battalion was assigned to the U.S. 1st Calvary Division's. 7th Cavalry Regiment. Augmented by a second battalion shortly after the Korean War ended in a cease-fire, these units returned to their country in December 1955. 169 men were killed in action and 545 were wounded in action.

Erected by USS Alabama Memorial Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Korean. A significant historical date for this entry is December 9, 1950.

Location. 30° 41.009′ N, 88° 1.069′ W. Marker is in Mobile, Alabama, in Mobile County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Battleship Parkway and Old Spanish Trail (U.S. 98). The marker is located in the western section of the USS Alabama Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile AL 36602, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Australia (here, next to this marker); Britain (here, next to this marker); Netherlands (here, next to this marker); Thailand (here, next to this marker); Canada (here, next to this marker); Ethiopia (here, next to this marker);

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Colombia (here, next to this marker); Luxembourg (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mobile.

More about this marker. The marker is located on the outside section of the USS Alabama Memorial Park at the Korean War Memorial. There is a parking fee and entry fee required to visit the exhibits at the park.

The Greece Marker and flag image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022

2. The Greece Marker and flag

The Greece Marker is the third marker from the right of the markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022

3. The Greece Marker is the third marker from the right of the markers

Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.