Camp Shelby in Forrest County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
278th Armored Cavalry Regiment
Tennessee
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Photographed by James Hulse, January 3, 2026
1. 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment Marker
Operation Iraqi Freedom III - Task Force Volunteer - 278th Regimental Combat Team
HHT/278 RCT 1/278 RCT 2/278 RCT 3/278 RCT Spt/278 RCT 386 Eng TXARNG 1-128 WIARNG RRT/278 RCT 190 Eng Co/278 RCT MI Co/278 RCT
Fallen Volunteers
SSG Todd D. Olson 26 Dec. 04 SSG Eric M. Steffeney 23 Feb. 05 SGT Paul W. Thomason III 20 Mar 05 SFO Stephen C. Kennedy 04 Apr. 05 SSG Christopher W. Diel 04 Apr. 05 SSG Alfred B. Siler 25 May 05 SPC Randall D. Preusse 04 Jun. 05 SSG Mark O. Edwards 09 Jun. 05 SSG Asbury F. Hawn II 13 Aug. 05 SGT Gary I. Reese Jr 13 Aug. 05 SGT Shannon D. Taylor 13 Aug. 05 SSC Victoir P. Lieurance 22 Aug. 05 SOF Joseph D. Hunt 22 Aug. 05 SGT Robert W. Tucker 13 Oct. 05
Operation Iraqi Freedom 09-11 - 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment
HHT/278 ACR 1/278 ACR 2/278 ACR 3/278 ACR RFS/278 ACR RSS/278 ACR RTS/278 ACR 181 FSC TNARNG 1073 OD MIARNG 2113 TC KYARNG
Fallen Volunteers
SGT David C. Prescott, Jr. 04 Feb. IO SSG Michel W. Tinsley, Sr. 10 Feb. IO
Freedom is not free
Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, here am I; send me. Isaiah 6:8
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm • War, 2nd Iraq.
Location. 31° 11.939′ N, 89° 13.392′ W. Memorial is in Camp Shelby, Mississippi, in Forrest County. It is at the intersection of Forrest Ave W and Jackson Avenue West, on the left when traveling east on Forrest Ave W. The marker is located on the grounds of the Mississippi Armed
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Regionally, this memorial is in Mississippi’s 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: 155th Brigade Combat Team (a few steps from this marker); 65th Infantry Division (within shouting distance of this marker); 31st. Infantry "Dixie" Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Special Forces (within shouting distance of this marker); 69th Infantry Division (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 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.
Photographed by James Hulse, January 3, 2026
2. 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment Marker - Reverse Side
Photographed by James Hulse, January 3, 2026
3. 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment Marker
The view of the marker along the walkway and across the street from the museum.
Photographed by James Hulse, January 3, 2026
4. 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment Marker
Two ground markers located in front of the main marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 55 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 25, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on January 26, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
