University in Memphis in Shelby County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

This flagpole is dedicated to the men and women of the United States military services

as represented by the Reserve Officers Training Corps units established on the University of Memphis

Photographed by Steve Masler, August 4, 2015

1. This flagpole is dedicated to the men and women of the United States military services Marker

Inscription. The American Flag flying above you was previously flown over 14th Air Force Headquarters, Vandenberg AFB, CA on May 13, 2011 supporting Joint Space Forces and the Department of Defense. During World War II, by executive order signed by President Roosevelt, the American Volunteer Group (AVG)was formed using P-40 aircraft to accomplish a 7.7 to 1 kill ratio against superior aircraft. To boost esprit de corps, the AVG painted the aircraft noses with a grinning mouth, flashing teeth and evil eye of the tiger shark. To this day, the members of the 14th Air Force, and the U of M Air Force ROTC, are still referred to as the "Flying Tigers"

Erected 2010 by The navy League of Memphis.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1654.

Location. 35° 7.104′ N, 89° 56.228′ W. Memorial is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in University. It is on Walker Avenue. Flagpole is on the grounds of the University of Memphis. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Memphis TN 38111, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in West Tennessee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in the Upper South,

in the Mississippi Delta,

and in the Great River Road Region.

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: Memphis State Eight (within shouting distance of this marker); Luther C. McClellan (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tom

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(about 300 feet away); The University of Memphis 9-11 Memorial Tree (about 400 feet away); J. Millard "Jack" Smith (about 500 feet away); In 1994 the University's name was changed (about 600 feet away); Miriam DeCosta Sugarmon (about 600 feet away); John Willard Brister Library (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.

Photographed by Steve Masler, August 4, 2015

2. This flagpole is dedicated to the men and women of the United States military services Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2015, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 436 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2015, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.