Fort Campbell in Montgomery County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Brigadier General Don F. Pratt
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 4, 2024
1. Brigadier General Don F. Pratt Marker
Inscription.
Brigadier General Don F. Pratt. . Born in 1892 and commissioned in 1917, Don Forrester Pratt was a crucial source of wisdom and experience as the first Deputy Commander of the 101st Airborne Division, especially to young Regimental and Battalion Commanders. He was the highest ranking casualty on D-Day, 06 June 1944, when he suffered severe whiplash upon landing behind enemy lines at Normandy in a CG-4 Waco glider. Unlike the fictional story in the movie "Saving Private Ryan," Pratt did not insist on additional armor plating or otherwise endanger Soldiers. It is a great testament to his leadership and influence that the Division, upon reactivating at Fort Campbell, dedicated its new museum to him, well over a decade after his death.
Born in 1892 and commissioned in 1917, Don Forrester Pratt was a crucial source of wisdom and experience as the first Deputy Commander of the 101st Airborne Division, especially to young Regimental and Battalion Commanders. He was the highest ranking casualty on D-Day, 06 June 1944, when he suffered severe whiplash upon landing behind enemy lines at Normandy in a CG-4 Waco glider. Unlike the fictional story in the movie "Saving Private Ryan," Pratt did not insist on additional armor plating or otherwise endanger Soldiers. It is a great testament to his leadership and influence that the Division, upon reactivating at Fort Campbell, dedicated its new museum to him, well over a decade after his death.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 36° 38.314′ N, 87° 27.294′ W. Marker is in Fort Campbell, Tennessee, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of Tennessee Avenue and Screaming Eagle Blvd, on the right when traveling south on Tennessee Avenue. Marker is on the campus of Fort Campbell. Visitors must access the base via Gate 7 to access marker. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5702 Tennessee Ave, Fort Campbell KY 42223, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Don F. Pratt Museum (here, next to this marker); Howitzers
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 4, 2024
2. Brigadier General Don F. Pratt Marker (left)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 65 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 19, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
