Camp Shelby in Forrest County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

65th Infantry Division

"Right to be Proud"

Photographed by James Hulse, January 3, 2026

1. 65th Infantry Division Marker

Inscription. Activated Aug. 16, 1943 at Camp Shelby
Trained Here to Jan. 3, 1945
Major Gen. Stanley E. Reinhart Commanding
Served in France, Germany and Austria
Jan. 22 - Aug. 31, 1945
Under XII and XX Corps.
Gen. Geo. S. Patton's 3rd Army
Campaigns - Rhineland★ Central Europe★
583 Miles of Enemy Territory
Traversed in 60 Days
Division Deactivated Linz, Austria
Aug. 31, 1945
This memorial dedicated to those members who served honorably and those who gave their lives for our great nation.

Erected 1984 by 65th Infantry Division Assn.

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

Location. 31° 11.934′ N, 89° 13.407′ W. Memorial is in Camp Shelby, Mississippi, in Forrest County. It is at the intersection of Forrest Ave W and Museum Street on Forrest Ave W. The marker is located on the grounds of the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 850 Forrest Ave W, Hattiesburg MS 39401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Mississippi’s

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Pine Belt.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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 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: 31st. Infantry "Dixie" Division (a few steps from this marker); 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); 69th Infantry Division (within shouting distance of this marker); 155th Brigade Combat Team (within shouting distance of this marker); Special Forces (within shouting distance of this marker); 38th Infantry Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Store House/Greer Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Ohio 37th Infantry Division (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camp Shelby.

More about this memorial. The marker and the Mississippi

Photographed by James Hulse, January 3, 2026

2. 65th Infantry Division Marker

The view of the marker along the walkway with the chapel in the background.

Armed Forces Museum are located at the historic Camp Shelby, an active Mississippi National Guard military installation. The museum is open to the public, but appropriate identification is required for access.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 54 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 30, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.