Lexington in Davidson County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Robert F. Sink

1905-1965

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 13, 2023

1. Robert F. Sink Marker

Inscription. U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Commanded 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne Division during World War II and Fort Bragg 1957 to 1960. He lived nearby.

Erected 2023 by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number K-68.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 35° 49.44′ N, 80° 15.182′ W. Marker is in Lexington, North Carolina, in Davidson County. Marker is at the intersection of East Center Street and North Main Street, on the right when traveling west on East Center Street. Marker is in Lexington Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 N Main St, Lexington NC 27292, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Davidson County Vietnam War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Davidson County World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); City of Lexington (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Benjamin Merrill (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel Boone and Gen. Nathanael Greene (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Davidson County Courthouse

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Lexington in the Civil War (within shouting distance of this marker); First Reformed Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.

Also see . . . Robert Frederick Sink – Lieutenant General, United State Army. The general had a distinguished career in the Army both as a combat leader and administrator. (Michael Robert Patterson, Arlington National Cemetery, Jan. 1, 2024) (Submitted on January 7, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 13, 2023

2. Robert F. Sink Marker

Lt. Gen. Robert F. Sink (1905-1960) image. Click for full size.

U.S. Army (Public Domain), circa 1940/45

3. Lt. Gen. Robert F. Sink (1905-1960)

Sink commanded the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment (known as the "Five-Oh-Sink") throughout World War II, twice making combat jumps (including one during D-Day).

Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 51 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 7, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.