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

Luxembourg

Korean War Memorial

Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022

1. Luxembourg Marker

Inscription. Although having a very small military, Luxembourg sent a 44-man volunteer infantry platoon to Korea in November 1950. This unit served as part of the Belgium Battalions who were assigned to the U.S. 3rd Infantry Division throughout the war. The platoon 7 men lost their lives and 21 were wounded in action. The platoon returned home in late 1953.

Erected by USS Alabama Memorial Park.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, Korean.

Location. 30° 41.005′ N, 88° 1.063′ W. Marker is in Mobile, Alabama, in Mobile County. Memorial 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 at the Korean War Memorial. 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. South Korea (here, next to this marker); France (here, next to this marker); New Zealand (here, next to this marker); Turkey (here, next to this marker); Belgium (here, next to this marker); South Africa (here, next to this marker);

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Philippines (here, next to this marker); Britain (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. There is a parking fee and entry fee required to visit the exhibits at the park.

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

Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022

2. The Luxembourg flag and Marker

The Luxembourg flag is the fourth flag from the left on the front row image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022

3. The Luxembourg flag is the fourth flag from the left on the front row

Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 16, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.