Killeen in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
James H. "Screwdriver" Arnold
Patriot - Public Servant - Friend
| | January 7, 1917 - May 25, 1998 | |
Photographed by James Hulse, November 3, 2025
1. James H. "Screwdriver" Arnold Marker
Arnold graduated from Killeen High School in 1935, and worked as a plumber during the following years prior to entering the service in 1940 as a soldier in the 36th. Infantry Division, National Guard. He was a Technical Sergeant with Company D, 143rd. Infantry. Upon his discharge, Arnold had compiled an impressive record, receiving the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart. He served with his division in North Africa, in Italy during the Salerno landing, was in the Rapido River Crossing, served at Anzio Beach and participated in the invasion of Southern France.
Arnold actively participated in many community organizations and activities including the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce (President); Killeen City Council (Mayor Pro-Tem); Killeen Volunteer Fire Department (President); Kiwanis Club; Bob Gilmore Senior Citizens Center; Home Builders Association; Killeen High School Ex-Students Association; Killeen Riding and Roping Club; American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Military Order of The Purple Heart, and member of the First Baptist Church of Killeen for over 60 years. Arnold successfully operated his own plumbing business from 1952 until his retirement.
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In honor of an outstanding soldier, citizen and friend, the James H. "Screwdriver" Arnold Military Plaza is officially named on this 7th day of January, 1997.
Erected 1997.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 31.
Location. 31° 7.24′ N, 97° 43.748′ W. Memorial is in Killeen, Texas, in Bell County. It is at the intersection of North 4th Street and E Avenue D, on the left when traveling north on North 4th Street. The marker is located at the Arnold Military Plaza. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 305 N 4th St, Killeen TX 76541, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Central Texas. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Santa Fe Depot (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First National Bank of Killeen (about 800 feet away); Killeen's First Brick School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Avenue D School (approx. Ό mile away); Oveta Culp Hobby and the Women's Army Corps (approx. Ό mile away); Bethel Primitive Baptist Church
Photographed by James Hulse, November 3, 2025
2. James H. "Screwdriver" Arnold Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, November 3, 2025
3. The view of a Cobra Attack helicopter on the north side of the military plaza
Photographed by James Hulse, November 3, 2025
4. The view of the tank on the south side of the military plaza
Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 4, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
