Riverside in Montgomery County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
65th Troop Carrier Squadron
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 5, 2010
1. 65th Troop Carrier Squadron Marker
65th Troop Carrier Squadron
To her valiant men and their
historic achievements in the
S.W. Pacific during World War II.
Involved in first parachute drop
in S.W. Pacific WWII Markham Valley
New Guinea 5 Sep 1943
Only Troop Carrier Squadron used in the
precision parachute drop on Los Banos
Prison Camp in the Phillipines [sic]
23 Feb 45
Erected 1988.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is February 23, 1908.
Location. 39° 46.756′ N, 84° 6.747′ W. Marker is in Riverside, Ohio, in Montgomery County. Marker (Memorial 064) is in the Memorial Park of the National Museum of the United States Air Force, with museum access off Springfield Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 Spaatz Street, Dayton OH 45431, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ohioans Who Served in the 8th Air Force (here, next to this marker); Army Air Corps Enlisted Pilots (here, next to this marker); 310th Troop Carrier Squadron (a few steps from this marker); 455th Bombardment Group (Heavy) (a few steps from this
this page online
Also see . . .
1. 65th Airlift Squadron Fact Sheet. (Submitted on May 20, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Through the Eyes of the Pilot. (Submitted on May 20, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Troop Carrier Groups of World War II. (Submitted on May 20, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. NMUSAF Memorial Park Diagram. (Submitted on May 20, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 5, 2010
2. 65th Troop Carrier Squadron Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
3. NMUSAF Memorial Park Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on December 28, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
