Robert F. Sink Historical Marker

About

This North Carolina highway historical marker (K-68), placed in 2023 in Uptown Lexington, honors Lt. Gen. Robert F. Sink (1905-1965), who commanded the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division in World War II and lived nearby.

The marker text notes that Sink commanded the 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, during World War II and commanded Fort Bragg from 1957 to 1960.

Details

Address

3 N Main St, Lexington, NC, Lexington, NC

Town

Lexington

Marker ID

K-68

Erected

2023

Visiting

Roadside marker; viewable at any time.

Sources

• dncr.nc.gov

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