Hurlburt Field in Okaloosa County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Okaloosa Armed Forces Memorial
Citizens of Okaloosa County
in Honor of
USAF
Hurlburt Field FL.
Capt. Richard L. Bakke
Capt. Harold L. Lewis, Jr.
TSgt. Joel C. Mayo
Capt. Lyn D. McIntosh
Capt. Charles T. McMillan, III
USMC
New River, S.C.
Sgt. John D. Harley
Cpl. George N. Holmes
SSgt. Dewey L. Johnson
Who died during attempted rescue of Americans held hostage, Iran
April 25, 1980
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Heroes • Military.
Location. 30° 24.949′ N, 86° 42.034′ W. Marker is in Hurlburt Field, Florida, in Okaloosa County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Cody Avenue and Independence Road. Located on the south side of the Hurlburt Chapel and access to the base is restricted. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 Cody Avenue, Hurlburt Field FL 32544, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Desert Shield and Desert Storm (a few steps from this marker); Operation Provide Comfort (a few steps from this marker); Operation Restore Hope (a few steps from this marker); Operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina (a few steps from this marker); Operation Uphold Democracy (within shouting distance of this marker); Operation Assured Response (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Hilliard A. Wilbanks (within shouting distance of this marker); O-1E Bird Dog (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hurlburt Field.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 18, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.