Tampa in Hillsborough County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Douglas MacArthur
Jan 26, 1880 - Apr 06, 1964
Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, March 7, 2022
1. Douglas MacArthur Marker
Douglas MacArthur was an American five-star General and Field Marshal of the Philippine Army. He was Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for his service in the Philippines Campaign, which made him and his father Arthur MacArthur, Jr., the first father and son to be awarded the medal. He was one of only five men ever to rise to the rank of General of the Army to do this in the U.S. Army. He led the United Nations Command in the Korean War until April 11, 1951.Erected by Hillsborough County.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, World II.
Location. 27° 58.561′ N, 82° 21.773′ W. Marker is in Tampa, Florida, in Hillsborough County. Memorial can be reached from U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located within Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map.
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, March 7, 2022
2. Douglas MacArthur Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lt. Baldomero Lopez (a few steps from this marker); The Green Beach Point of Incheon Landing Operation (a few steps from this marker); Korean Mother (a few steps from this marker); American Soldier (a few steps from this marker); Still on Patrol (a few steps from this marker); US Mark 14 Model 5 Submarine Dummy Torpedo (a few steps from this marker); US Navy Mark 16 Model 8 Submarine Dummy Torpedo (a few steps from this marker); Army Otter - Caribou Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tampa.
Also see . . . Douglas MacArthur. (Submitted on March 12, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
U.S. National Archives
3. General Douglas MacArthur
Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 12, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
