555th Parachute Infantry Battalion - Arlington National Cemetery - Arlington, VA
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saopaulo1
N 38° 52.620 W 077° 04.539
18S E 319946 N 4305174
A plaque to the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion who served during WWII. The plaque was dedicated in 1995 by the 555th Parachute Infantry Association.
Waymark Code: WM6FY7
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2009
Views: 13
The plaque reads: "In memory of America's first Black paratroopers, their successor units, and their supporters whose pioneering efforts and sacrifices have contributed to the development of the world's finest airborne forces.
"All the Way!""
Website pertaining to the memorial: [Web Link]
List if there are any visiting hours:
8-7 Summer
8-5 Winter
Entrance fees (if it applies): 0
Type of memorial: Plaque
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