Hurlburt Field in Okaloosa County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Montagnard Memorial

Photographed by Mark Hilton, November 17, 2016

1. Montagnard Memorial Marker

Inscription.
Dedicated to
"The Forgotten Army"-
the Montagnard soldiers of Vietnam

The Dega people (termed Montagnards or "Mountaineers" by the French) of Vietnams' central highlands, was one of our most loyal and endearing allies. They fought and died by the thousands alongside U.S. Army Special Forces from 1960 until 1975. Recognized as fierce, courageous fighters, the Montagnards fought bravely along side American forces during some of the most hazardous operations.

Montagnards continued fighting for 11 years until 1992, 7 years after U.S. withdrawal.

Erected by the Hurlburt Field Memorial Air Park Council.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Vietnam. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.

Location. 30° 24.871′ N, 86° 42.006′ W. Memorial is in Hurlburt Field, Florida, in Okaloosa County. It is on Oneal Avenue. Located at the Hurlburt Field Memorial Air Park and access to the base is restricted. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 315 Independence Road, Hurlburt Field FL 32544, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is on the Florida Panhandle.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

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: Bird Air Memorial (here, next to this marker); Hmong Special Guerrilla Units

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(here, next to this marker); Air America Memorial (here, next to this marker); Airman First Class John Lee Levitow (a few steps from this marker); C-47 Sky Train (a few steps from this marker); Spooky (a few steps from this marker); In Honor of The American Gold Star Mothers (a few steps from this marker); Medal of Honor Recipients (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hurlburt Field.

Also see . . . The Montagnards and the US Special Forces in Vietnam. Slate.com. The Vietnamese tribesmen who fought alongside American Special Forces won the Green Berets’ admiration—and lost everything else. (Submitted on November 18, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Montagnard Memorial (on the far right of four markers) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, November 17, 2016

2. Montagnard Memorial (on the far right of four markers)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 496 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.