Bella Vista in Benton County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Distinguished Flying Cross

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2015

1. Distinguished Flying Cross Marker

Inscription. A bronze patee on which is superimposed a four-bladed propeller, the Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States distinguishes himself or herself by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. The achievement must have resulted in an accomplishment so exceptional and outstanding as to clearly set the individual apart from his/her comrades or other persons in similar circumstances. Awards will be made to recognize single acts of heroism or achievement.

Erected 2012 by the Veterans Council of Northwest Arkansas and Many Concerned Citizens and Organizations.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Vietnam • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Valor in Aerial Operations series list.

Location. 36° 26.005′ N, 94° 13.793′ W. Marker is in Bella Vista, Arkansas, in Benton County. It can be reached from Veterans Parkway. Marker is at the Veterans Wall of Honor. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 Veterans Way, Bella Vista AR 72714, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northwest Arkansas,

on the Ozark Plateau,

in the Cherokee Heritage Region,

and in Osage Territory.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Ozarks.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker: Purple Heart (here, next to this marker); Silver Star Medal (here, next to this marker); Bronze Star Medal (here, next to this marker); Legion of Merit (here, next to this marker); Air Force Cross – Navy Cross – Distinguished Service Cross (here, next to this marker); Medal of Honor (here, next to this marker); United States Commanders in Chief (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named United States Commanders in Chief (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bella Vista.

Valor Medals at the Veterans Wall of Honor image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.

2. Valor Medals at the Veterans Wall of Honor

Veterans Wall of Honor, Bella Vista AR image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.

3. Veterans Wall of Honor, Bella Vista AR

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.

4. Veterans Wall of Honor, Bella Vista AR

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 558 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 22, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 20, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.