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

Turkey

Korean War Memorial

Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022

1. Turkey Marker

Inscription. The advance party of the Turkish Brigade or Turkish Armed Forces command arrived in Pusan on October 12, 1950. 5,190 troops arrived five days later on October 17th. Brigadier General Tahzın Yazici commanded the brigade. Colonel Celal Dora was assistant Brigade Commander. After undergoing training and receiving U.S. equipment, the brigade joined the U.S. 25th Infantry Division. During the war, 717 men were killed in action and 2,413 were injured.

Erected by USS Alabama Memorial Park.

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

Location. 30° 41.003′ N, 88° 1.065′ 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. New Zealand (here, next to this marker); Belgium (here, next to this marker); Luxembourg (here, next to this marker); South Korea (here, next to this marker); Philippines (here, next

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to this marker); France (here, next to this marker); South Africa (a few steps from 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 Turkish flag and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022

2. The Turkish flag and Marker

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

Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022

3. The Turkish flag and Marker are the fourth 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 123 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 16, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.