Lexington in Cleveland County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Col. John L. Smith
Birthplace & Boyhood Home
Col. John L. Smith
Dec. 26, 1914 - June 10, 1972
Col. John Lucien Smith U.S.M.C. In 54 days of aerial combat in the Solomon Islands he destroyed 19 Japanese planes to become the leading air ace of World War II at that time. His awards include the Medal of Honor, the Navy Cross, the British Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Honor and the Air Medal with One Star.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Distinguished Service Medal series list.
Location. 35° 1.22′ N, 97° 20.173′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Oklahoma, in Cleveland County. Memorial is at the intersection of 89er Park Street and U.S. 77, on the left when traveling east on 89er Park Street. The marker is located in Lexington's '89er Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 815 N Main Street, Lexington OK 73051, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Run of '89 South Boundary (a few steps from this marker); Camp Holmes Treaty (within shouting distance of this marker); Purcell (approx. 1˝ miles away); Desert Storm Honor Roll (approx. 1˝ miles away); 46th State (approx. 1˝ miles away); Confederate Memorial (approx. 1˝ miles away); Hotel Love (approx. 1˝ miles away); California Trail (approx. 7˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
Also see . . . John Smith (flying ace) - Wikipedia. (Submitted on January 23, 2020, by Jerome Walker of Moore, Oklahoma.)
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