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

144th Army Postal Unit

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2016

1. 144th Army Postal Unit Marker

Inscription.
APO 144, N.Y. - WW II - Europe
England - France - Belgium

They moved the mail
They enhanced the morale
1st. Lt. Wm. K. Armstrong, ACC · S/Sgt. John D. Caidano · Sgt. Fred A. Murphy · T/4 Willis W. Cresswell · T/4 Ira Osteen · T/5 Richard W. Betts · T/5 Elvin Ciorgis · T/5 Howard J. Krumpus · T/5 Isador J. Spencer · PFC. William F. Craco · PFC. Joseph A. Nigro · PFC. Earl E. Urbani

Dedicated 1991

Erected 1991.

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

Location. 38° 52.854′ N, 77° 4.171′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Fort Myer. Memorial is on Roosevelt Drive just west of Weeks Drive, on the right when traveling west. The marker is in Section 32 of 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. 104th Infantry Division (here, next to this marker); Civil Air Patrol (a few steps from this marker); American Revolution American Red Maple (a few steps from this marker); WW II Glider Pilots

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Field Marshal Sir John Dill (within shouting distance of this marker); Amphibious Scouts and Raiders World War II (within shouting distance of this marker); 484th Bombardment Group (within shouting distance of this marker); 56th Field Artillery Bn (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2016

2. 144th Army Postal Unit Marker

The marker and memorial tree can be seen in this view looking towards the north from Roosevelt Drive. Weeks Drive can be seen in the background. To the left is the "104th Infantry Division" marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 326 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.