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

Philippines

Korean War Memorial

Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022

1. Philippines Marker

Inscription. The Philippine Islands was among the first U.N. countries to send forces to fight in Korea. From September 1950 through May 1955, 7,500 men known as known as the Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea were sent to serve in the five 1,500-man Battalion Combat Teams, the 10th Battalion Combat Team, the 20th Battalion Combat Team, the 19th Battalion Combat Team, the 14th Battalion Combat Team, and the 2nd Battalion Combat Team. Among these 7,500 men, 92 were killed in action and 356 men were wounded.

Erected by USS Alabama Memorial Park.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Korean.

Location. 30° 41.002′ 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 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. Belgium (here, next to this marker); South Africa (here, next to this marker); New Zealand (here, next to this marker); France (here, next to this marker); South Korea

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(here, next to this marker); Turkey (here, next to this marker); Luxembourg (here, next to this marker); Ethiopia (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 Philippines flag and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022

2. The Philippines flag and Marker

The Philippines flag and Marker are the first flag from the left on the second row image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022

3. The Philippines flag and Marker are the first flag from the left on the second row

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 16, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.