Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
96th Infantry Division, U.S. Army
Leyte 1944 • Okinawa 1945
In memory of our fallen comrades of the 96th Infantry Division, U.S. Army killed on Leyte, Philippines and Okinawa, Japan and to all Deadeyes who fought with valor and distinction to defeat Imperial Japan
Erected 1999 by 96th Infantry Division Association.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list.
Location. 38° 52.362′ N, 77° 4.23′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial is on Grant Avenue north of Pershing Drive, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in Arlington National Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Myer VA 22211, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Peacemaker (within shouting distance of this marker); You Are Remembered (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lieut. Col. Edmund Rice (about 300 feet away); Walter Reed, M.D. (about 400 feet away); 423rd Armored Field Artillery Battalion (about 500 feet away); Americal Division (about 600 feet away); First Marine Division Association (about 600 feet away); American War Mothers (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.
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