Edgewood in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Kearby Hall

Photographed By James Hulse, October 9, 2022

1. Kearby Hall Marker

Inscription. Dedicated 4 May 1979 In Memory of Colonel Neel E. Kearby, a Native Texan Who Gave His Life During World War II in the Service of His Country.

This Gallant Aviator Was Awarded the Medal of Honor for His Courageous Actions Against the Enemy in the Air Battles of the Pacific in 1943.

Erected 1979 by Kelly Air Force Base.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is May 4, 1979.

Location. 29° 23.011′ N, 98° 34.216′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Edgewood. Memorial is on Mabry Drive, 0.2 miles west of Moorman Drive, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located on the right side of the entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 Mabry Drive, San Antonio TX 78226, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Station "X" (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spaatz Hall (about 500 feet away); "Kelly No. 2" Flight Line (approx. ¼ mile away); F-15A "Eagle" (approx. ¼ mile away); F-106B (approx. 0.4 miles away); FB-111A (approx. 0.6 miles away); B-58 Hustler

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(approx. 0.6 miles away); Dedicated to Brigadier General Harold E. (Hal) Confer (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Also see . . . Neel E. Kearby. Wikipedia

Neel Ernest Kearby (June 5, 1911 – March 5, 1944) was a United States Army Air Forces Colonel and P-47 Thunderbolt pilot in World War II who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in combat. Kearby is the first United States Army Air Forces fighter pilot to receive the Medal of Honor. He scored a total of 22 aerial victories and was the top-scoring P-47 pilot in the Pacific Theater.

(Submitted on October 15, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The entrance to the Kearby Hall with the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, October 9, 2022

2. The entrance to the Kearby Hall with the Marker

The view of the Kearby Hall and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, October 9, 2022

3. The view of the Kearby Hall and Marker from the street

Col. Neel E. Kearby image. Click for full size.

Public Domain - US Air Force, circa 1943

4. Col. Neel E. Kearby

A U.S. Army Air Force Medal of Honor recipient Col. Neel E. Kearby with his Republic P-47 Thunderbolt showing 15 "kills".

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 15, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.