St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
"Butch" O'Hare
Born March 13, 1914
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, April 22, 2019
1. "Butch" O'Hare Marker
A U.S. Navy flying ace whose exploits buoyed U.S. morale during WWII, Edward "Butch" O'Hare was born and raised in St. Louis. On February 2, 1942, O'Hare saved an aircraft carrier by single-handedly attacking nine Japanese planes, shooting down five before the others fled. O'Hare received the Congressional Medal of Honor for "one of the most daring, if not the most daring, single action in the history of combat aviation." O'Hare later gave his life in a 1943 air battle that employed tactics he helped devise to combat deadly night attacks. In 1949 Chicago's "Orchard Field" was renamed "O'Hare International Airport" to honor the courage, service and sacrifice of national hero "Butch" O'Hare.Erected by St. Louis Walk of Fame.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis Walk of Fame series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 2, 1942.
Location. 38° 39.339′ N, 90° 18.048′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. Marker is on Delmar
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brett Hull (here, next to this marker); Carl Wimar (a few steps from this marker); Walker Hancock (a few steps from this marker); St. Philippine Duchesne, RSCJ (within shouting distance of this marker); Doris Roberts (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ridley Pearson (about 300 feet away); Sally Benson (about 300 feet away); Robert S. Brookings (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 21 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 29, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
