Fort Myer in Arlington in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Naval Combat Demolition Units

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 19, 2016

1. Naval Combat Demolition Units Marker

Inscription. In memory of our fallen comrades who sacrificed their lives in the service of their country while serving in the United States Navy with Naval combat demolition units and underwater demolition teams during World War II.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list.

Location. 38° 52.89′ N, 77° 4.098′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Fort Myer. Memorial is on Roosevelt Drive, on the right when traveling west. 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. 199th Light Infantry Brigade (a few steps from this marker); 551st Parachute Infantry Battalion (a few steps from 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 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Revolution American Red Maple (about 300 feet away); WW II Glider Pilots

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(about 400 feet away); Women in Military Service for America Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 19, 2016

2. Naval Combat Demolition Units Marker

Arlington House can be seen in the distance, looking roughly southwest.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 311 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.