Mobile in Mobile County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
France
Korean War Memorial
Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022
1. France Marker
French forces arrived to support the war effort in November 1950. The French Battalion consisting of 39 officers, 172 non-commissioned officers and more than 800 enlisted personnel departed Marseilles on September 25 and arrived at Pusan on the 30th of November. It was not entirely ashore until the fifth of December. Once equipped with U.S. weapons and vehicles, it was attached
to the 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd U.S. Army Division with whom it served until the end of hostilities July 27, 1953. During this period 3,421 French soldiers were involved in Korea. Of these 287 were killed in action, 1350 wounded in action, 7 missing in action, and 12 became prisoners of war.Erected by USS Alabama Memorial Park.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Korean.
Location. 30° 41.004′ N, 88° 1.061′ 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. South Korea (here, next to this marker); South Africa (here, next to this marker); Luxembourg (here, next to this marker); Philippines (here, next to this marker); Belgium (here, next to this marker); New Zealand (here, next to this marker); Turkey (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.
Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022
2. The France flag and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022
3. The French flag is the second flag from the left in 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 70 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 16, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
