Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska — Northwest (North America)
Col Carl Ben Eielson
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 16, 2024
1. Col Carl Ben Eielson Marker
July 20, 1897 · Born in Hatton, North Dakota.
1922-23 · Principal of high school, Fairbanks, Alaska.
February 21, 1924 · Flew first airmail to McGrath.
March 3, 1924 · Honorary Member Pioneers of Alaska.
April 1928 · Flew over top of world.
April 3, 1929 · Commissioned Col. in North Dakota National Guard.
1929 · Organized Alaskan Airways.
November 9, 1929 · Flight to death.
"Moose Ptarmigan Ben"
So named by the Indians at McGrath,
Was honored with the following awards:
The Distinguished Flying Cross
Harmon Trophy for 1928.
The International League of Aviators First Flyer for 1928 Trophy
and Norway's Lief Erikson Memorial Award
Father of Alaskan Aviation and Airmail Service
First to fly an airplane around the North Pole
from Alaska to Spitzbergen, Norway
Erected by Eielson Air Force Base and Others.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Communications • Exploration. A significant historical date for this entry is February 21, 1924.
Location. 64° 41.477′ N, 147° 6.03′ W. Marker is in Eielson Air Force Base,
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in the Alaska Railroad Corridor, in the Athabascan Region, and in Interior Alaska. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, the Pacific Rim, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Russian Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ben Eielson Monument (a few steps from this marker); Heritage Park Pavilion (a few steps from this marker); Cessna O-2A "Skymaster" (within shouting distance of this marker); Heritage Park / Eielson Global Engagement (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); POW-MIA Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairchild-Republic A-10A "Thunderbolt II" (within shouting distance of this marker); Medal of Honor Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eielson Air Force Base.
More about this marker. An acceptable ID is required to enter this active military base.
Also see . . .
1. Carl "Ben" Eielson (Univ of Alaska Journey). (Submitted on September 4, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Carl Ben Eielson (Dartmouth College, Encyclopedia Arctica 15: Biographies). (Submitted on September 4, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. Hatton Eielson Museum. (Submitted on September 4, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 16, 2024
2. Col Carl Ben Eielson Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 16, 2024
3. Col Carl Ben Eielson Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 16, 2024
4. Col Carl Ben Eielson Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 16, 2024
5. Col Carl Ben Eielson Monument Detail
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 16, 2024
6. Col Carl Ben Eielson Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 226 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 4, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
