Fort Myer in Arlington in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
199th Light Infantry Brigade
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2016
1. 199th Light Infantry Brigade Marker
In honor of the Redcatchers for their sacrifice and selfless dedication to duty in the Republic of Vietnam, 1966-1970.
They shall remain a steadfast example in the hearts of their fellow soldiers and countrymen.
Insignia of the 199th Infantry Brigade
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list.
Location. 38° 52.887′ N, 77° 4.103′ W. Memorial is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Fort Myer. It is on Roosevelt Drive 0.1 miles west of Weeks Drive, on the right when traveling west. The marker is in Section 31 of Arlington National Cemetery. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Fort Myer VA 22211, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Naval Combat Demolition Units (a few steps from this marker); 551st Parachute Infantry Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); The 82nd Airborne Division Association (within shouting distance of this marker); The 23rd Regimental Combat Team in Korea (within shouting distance of this marker); Amphibious Scouts and Raiders World War II (within shouting distance of this marker); American Revolution American Red Maple (within shouting distance of this marker); WW II Glider Pilots (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 144th Army Postal Unit (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2016
2. 199th Light Infantry Brigade Marker
The marker and the memorial tree can be seen in this view towards the north from Roosevelt Drive.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 907 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
