Fort Campbell in Montgomery County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

"The Brass Hat"

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, May 4, 2024

1. "The Brass Hat" Marker

Inscription. This C-47 is a replica of the one that transported Major General Maxwell D. Taylor and the 101st Screaming Eagles to their "Rendevous with Destiny" in the invasion of Normandy, 6 June 1944.

This type of aircraft was used extensively throughout World War II to tow gliders, transport troops for parachute operations, and for the evacuation of the wounded. It was often referred to as the "Work Horse” of the Air Corps.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II.

Location. 36° 38.338′ N, 87° 27.269′ W. Marker is in Fort Campbell, Tennessee, in Montgomery County. It is at the intersection of Tennessee Avenue and Screaming Eagle Blvd, on the left 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: 5101 Tennessee Ave, Fort Campbell KY 42223, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee

and in the Highland Rim.

It is also in the American South

and

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specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (here, next to this marker); M-1 57mm Antitank Gun (a few steps from this marker); Pak 38 5cm Antitank Gun (a few steps from this marker); 12th Armored Division (a few steps from this marker); Bell UH-1B Iroquois (a few steps from this marker); EE-11 Urutu Armored Personnel Carrier (within shouting distance of this marker); Enemy Air Defense (within shouting distance of this marker); Enemy Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Campbell.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, May 4, 2024

2. "The Brass Hat" Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 315 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.