Pineville in Rapides Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Louisiana Army National Guard Desert Storm Memorial
mobilized in support of Operation Desert Storm
and periods of Federal Service.
1099th Trans Det
27 Aug 90-29 Jun 91
1086th Trans Co
11 Oct 90-11 Jul 91
812th Med Co
21 Nov 90-3 Jun 91
256th Inf Bde (M)
30 Nov 90-10 May 91
39th MP Co.
6 Dec 90-26 May 91
1083rd Trans Co
11 Oct 90-2 May 91
3673rd Maint Co
19 Oct 90-15 Jun 91
1087th Trans Co
29 Nov 9-29 May 91
527th Engr Bn
6 Dec 90-25 May 91
159th MASH
8 Dec 90-10 May 91
This plaque is dedicated to the men and women of the Louisiana Army National Guard who answered the call to service and performed so well. It is also dedicated to the families of the Guardsmen and Guardswomen who bravely suffered the pains of separation and uncertainty in those trying times.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Military • War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm.
Location. 31° 22.217′ N, 92° 24.218′ W. Marker is in Pineville
, Louisiana, in Rapides Parish. Memorial is on E Street near 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pineville LA 71360, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dedicated to the Soldiers of the Spearhead Division (here, next to this marker); Camp Beauregard - 761st Tank Battalion (a few steps from this marker); Caterpillar No. 33 Pull Grader (within shouting distance of this marker); UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" Helicopter (within shouting distance of this marker); M4A3 "Sherman" Tank (within shouting distance of this marker); M2 155mm Field Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); M26 Pershing Tank (within shouting distance of this marker); M19A1 "Duster" (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pineville.
More about this memorial. Located on the grounds of the Louisiana National Guard, Camp Beauregard. The Louisiana Maneuvers & Military Museum is located on site. Highly recommend checking before a visit to make sure base/museum is opened and accessible to civilians, as it is an active military base.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 14, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.