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Distinguished Service Medal Historical Markers

The Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the United States military, has distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service to the Government in a duty of great responsibility. This is NOT strictly a wartime decoration and is NOT to be confused with the Distinguished Service Cross/Navy Cross/Air Force Cross Recipients nor the Valor in Aerial Operations (which includes the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal) series, both found under the "Valor in War" grouping. This series includes comparable foreign military decorations, including the now-discontinued (1993) British/Commonwealth Distinguished Service Medal which was initially awarded only for bravery and resourcefulness at sea, but does NOT include DSMs awarded by states and non-govermental organizations. This series is for named recipients, shown on the marker.
 
By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 21, 2020
Governor Guy Hunt Marker
1 ► Alabama, Cullman County, Holly Pond — Governor Guy Hunt —
On Wesley Avenue (County Road 1669) at Lions Park Road, on the right when traveling west on Wesley Avenue.
2 ► Alabama, Etowah County, Gadsden — William Luther Sibert Major General U.S. Army (Ret.) — 1860-1935 —
On Forrest Avenue east of North 10 Street, on the right when traveling east.
3 ► Alabama, Lauderdale County, Anderson — Hugh Pate Harris — General, U.S. Army —
On Alabama Route 207 at milepost 7 south of Hammond Street, on the right when traveling south.
4 ► Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence, East Florence — Rear Admiral Mary Alice Hall — City of Florence Walk of Honor —
On Hightower Place.
5 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base — General Larry D. Welch — 12th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force — Served 1951 - 1990, Aviation Cadet 1953 —
Near Sycamore Street.
6 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base — North American B-25 Mitchell —
On Ash Street west of Poplar Street, on the right when traveling west.
7 ► Alabama, Russell County, Seale — Holland McTyeire Smith —
On Oswichee Road (County Road 18) at McBride Street, on the left when traveling west on Oswichee Road.
8 ► Alabama, Russell County, Seale — John Bacon McDonald —
On Longview Street 0.4 miles north of Chapel Street, on the left when traveling north.
9 ► Alabama, Russell County, Seale — William Augustus Mitchell
On Cutchin Drive (Alabama Route 26) just west of Old Seale Highway, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
10 ► California, Los Angeles County, Lancaster — Brig. General Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager — USAF Retired —
On Lancaster Boulevard east of Elm Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
11 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — James B. Stockdale —
On Stockdale Boulevard at Alameda Boulevard, on the left when traveling north on Stockdale Boulevard.
12 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) — Bolling Air Force Base —
Near Arnold Avenue Southwest 0.1 miles north of Tinker Street Southwest, on the left when traveling north.
13 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) — In Memory of Col. Raynal C. Bolling —
Near McChord Street Southwest east of Brookley Avenue Southwest, on the left when traveling east.
14 ► Florida, Clay County, Starke — Albert Hazen Blanding — 1876 - 1970 — ☆ ☆ ☆ —
Near Tallahassee Street south of Minden Street, on the right when traveling north.
15 ► Florida, Escambia County, Pensacola — General Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr. Memorial Park — National Register Historic Site — Eastside Neighborhood Black History Trail —
On Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive (Florida Route 291) north of East Moreno Street, on the right when traveling north.
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16 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — F-932 — John R. Mott House Site —
On North Eola Drive at East Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on North Eola Drive.
17 ► Florida, St. Johns County, St. Augustine — Our Native Son Lieutenant General Ronald L. Bailey —
On North Holmes Boulevard at West King Street (County Road 214), on the right when traveling north on North Holmes Boulevard.
18 ► Georgia, Chatham County, Pooler — B/G John S. Allard — Eighth Air Force —
Near Bourne Ave.
19 ► Georgia, Chattahoochee County, Fort Benning — General George C. Marshall House —
On First Division Road, on the right when traveling west.
20 ► Georgia, Floyd County, Rome — 57-4 — Admiral John Henry Towers — 1885-1955 —
On Riverside Parkway Northeast at West 1st Street, on the right when traveling north on Riverside Parkway Northeast.
21 ► Iowa, Cherokee County, Cherokee — Cherokee County Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial —
On W Main St at N 6th St on W Main St.
22 ► Kansas, Barton County, Great Bend — Leslie J. Campbell Jr. — Brigadier General, USAF — Strategic Air Command —
On 6th Street west of Airport Road/SW 40th Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
23 ► Kansas, Leavenworth County, Fort Leavenworth — General Roscoe Robinson Jr. — First African-American Four Star General — in the United States Army —
On Grant Avenue near Smith Lake, on the right when traveling north.
24 ► Kentucky, Campbell County, Newport — 1708 — “Tommygun” Inventor —
On East Third Street near Monmouth Street.
25 ► Kentucky, Warren County, Bowling Green — Lockheed T-33A-5 Shooting Star — Gen. Russell Elliott Dougherty, USAF —
Near Three Springs Road at Smallhouse Road.
26 ► Kentucky, Woodford County, Versailles — 1322 — Lt. Gen. Field Harris, USMC — 1895-1967 —
On Pisgah Pike (State Highway 1967) 0.7 miles north of Versailles Road (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling north.
27 ► Louisiana, Bossier Parish, Barksdale AFB — Major General Lewis Elton Lyle — United States Air Force —
Near Range Road 0.1 miles north of Shreveport Road.
28 ► Louisiana, Vernon Parish, Leesville — Sgt. Abe Allen — 1896-1941 —
On North 5th Street (U.S. 171) at Ian's End, on the right when traveling north on North 5th Street.
29 ► Louisiana, Vernon Parish, Leesville — 23 — Sgt. Abraham Lincoln "Abe" Allen — April 19, 1896 - February 1, 1941 — Louisiana Myths and Legends - Vernon Parish —
On Abe Allen Memorial Drive 0.2 miles north of Jean Street, on the left when traveling north.
30 ► Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale — 1923 - 2005 —
On Cooper Road just south of Holloway Rd..
31 ► Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — Vice Admiral William Porter Lawrence, USN —
On Cooper Road just south of Holloway Road, on the left when traveling south.
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32 ► Michigan, Berrien County, Niles — Donavon F. Smith — Lieutenant General USAF — 1922 - 1974 —
On E. Main Street (State Highway 51) at S. 12th Street, on the right when traveling east on E. Main Street.
33 ► Missouri, Marion County, Hannibal — Admiral Robert E. Coontz — June 11, 1864 — Jan 16, 1935 — D S M [Distinguished Service Medal] —
Near Fulton Avenue.
34 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Alphabet City — Harry Lloyd Hopkins — August 17, 1890 – January 25, 1946 — 143 Avenue B, Manhattan —
On Avenue B north of East 9th Street, on the right when traveling north.
35 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Theater District — The Father Duffy Memorial — Duffy Square —
On Broadway south of W. 47th Street.
36 ► North Carolina, Cumberland County, Fayetteville, Fort Bragg — Stang Field —
Near Ardennes Street.
37 ► North Carolina, Warren County, Norlina — Admiral Kirk Donald — United States Navy — Director, Naval Propulsion Program —
On Snipes Street (U.S. 158) at Snipes Street, on the right when traveling south on Snipes Street.
38 ► Ohio, Champaign County, Urbana — 14- 11 — General Robert Lawrence Eichelberger — Superintendent of West Point —
On Scioto Street (U.S. 36) at Ames Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Scioto Street.
39 ► Ohio, Greene County, Wilberforce — 18-29 — Brigadier General Benjamin Oliver Davis, Sr. —
Near Brush Row Road.
40 ► Ohio, Miami County, Piqua — Capt. Don Gentile — A One Man Air Force — Born December 6, 1920, Piqua —
On High Street, on the left when traveling east.
41 ► Oklahoma, Cleveland County, Lexington — Col. John L. Smith —
On 89er Park Street at U.S. 77, on the left when traveling east on 89er Park Street.
42 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Distinguished Service Medal —
Near Valley Forge Road.
43 ► Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Media, Upper Providence Township — Anna Howard Shaw — (1847-1919) —
On South Orange Street at S Ridley Creek Rd on South Orange Street.
44 ► Pennsylvania, Erie County, Erie — Brigadier General August R. "Gus" Pede —
Near West 7th Street west of Peach Street, on the right when traveling west.
45 ► Pennsylvania, Erie County, Erie — Colonel Philip Cochran — (1910-1979) —
On State Street at Glenwood Park Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 505), on the right when traveling south on State Street.
46 ► Pennsylvania, Northumberland County, Mount Carmel — Lt. General James M. Gavin — Italy • France • Holland • Belgium —
On 2nd Street at Oak Street, on the right when traveling west on 2nd Street.
47 ► Pennsylvania, Northumberland County, Shamokin — The Price of Freedom Veterans Memorial — Shamokin and Coal Township, Pennsylvania —
On Lincoln Street east of 7th Street, on the left when traveling east.
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48 ► Pennsylvania, Schuylkill County, Pottsville — General George A. Joulwan — United States Army — Supreme Allied Commander of NATO Forces 1993 - 1997 —
On Centre Street south of Laurel Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
49 ► Pennsylvania, Wayne County, Dyberry Township — General Edgar Jadwin Dam & Reservoir —
On Hancock Highway (Pennsylvania Route 191), on the left when traveling north.
50 ► South Carolina, Greenville County, Greenville — Major Rudolf Anderson Jr. —
Near Ridgeland Drive.
51 ► South Carolina, Horry County, Myrtle Beach — Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Gerald R. Murray —
On Pampas Drive at Murray Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Pampas Drive.
52 ► South Carolina, Horry County, Myrtle Beach — Colonel Robert Lindsay Petit —
Near Harrelson Boulevard at Jetport Road, on the right when traveling north.
53 ► South Carolina, Horry County, Myrtle Beach — General Bruce Carlson —
On Farrow Parkway at Shine Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Farrow Parkway.
54 ► South Carolina, Horry County, Myrtle Beach — General Michael P.C. Carns —
On Farrow Parkway at Shine Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Farrow Parkway.
55 ► South Carolina, Horry County, Myrtle Beach — General Michael P.C. Carns —
Near Harrelson Boulevard at Jetport Road, on the right when traveling north.
56 ► South Carolina, Horry County, Myrtle Beach — General Robert H. Reed —
On Reed Street at Farrow Parkway, in the median on Reed Street.
57 ► South Carolina, Horry County, Myrtle Beach — General Robert H. Reed —
On Gabreski Lane.
58 ► South Carolina, Horry County, Myrtle Beach — General Robert H. Reed —
Near Jetport RD near Harrelson Blvd.
59 ► South Carolina, Horry County, Myrtle Beach — Lieutenant General Evan W. Rosencrans —
Near Harrelson Boulevard at Jetport Road, on the right when traveling north.
60 ► South Carolina, Horry County, Myrtle Beach — Lieutenant General John W. Rosa, Jr. —
On Farrow Parkway at Shine Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Farrow Parkway.
61 ► South Carolina, Horry County, Myrtle Beach — Lieutenant General Joseph J. Redden —
Near Harrelson Boulevard at Jetport Road, on the right when traveling north.
62 ► South Carolina, Horry County, Myrtle Beach — Major General Gilbert L. Meyers —
On Meyers Avenue at Pampas Drive, on the left when traveling south on Meyers Avenue.
63 ► South Carolina, Horry County, Myrtle Beach — Major General Gilbert L. Meyers —
Near Harrelson Boulevard at Jetport Road, on the right when traveling north.
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64 ► Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Sobro — 3A 57 — Albert Gleaves —
On 9th Avenue South at McGavock Street, on the right when traveling north on 9th Avenue South.
65 ► Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Sobro — 3A 53 — Frank Maxwell Andrews —
On Lea Avenue east of 5th Avenue South, on the left when traveling east.
66 ► Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, South San Antonio — Dedicated to Brigadier General Harold E. (Hal) Confer —
On General Hudnell Drive Access Road 0.1 miles east of South General McMullen, on the right when traveling west.
67 ► Texas, Concho County, Eden — James Earl Rudder — May 6, 1910 - March 23, 1970 — Brave Soldier, Trusted Statesman, Distinguished Administrator, Proud Texan, Great American. —
On S. Main Street (U.S. 83) at Jackson Boulevard, on the right when traveling north on S. Main Street.
68 ► Texas, Matagorda County, Palacios — 12741 — General John Augustus Hulen —
On Main Street (State Highway 35) at Marine Center Drive (County Highway 321), on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
69 ► Texas, Shackelford County, Albany — Rear Admiral Emory Arden Grantham — 1914 - 1998 —
Near S. 2nd Street (State Highway 6) at S. Main Street (U.S. 283), on the right when traveling east.
70 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Fort Myer — Field Marshal Sir John Dill — G.C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., D.S.M., L.L.D. — 1881 - 1944 —
On Roosevelt Drive at Grant Drive, on the right when traveling west on Roosevelt Drive.
71 ► Virginia, Fairfax County, Fort Belvoir — Jadwin Loop Village —
On Jadwin Loop just east of Mount Vernon Road, on the right when traveling east.
72 ► Virginia, Fairfax County, Fort Belvoir, Park Village — Park Village —
On Harris Road at Harrington Drive, on the right when traveling north on Harris Road.
73 ► Virginia, Fairfax County, Reston — Julia Anna Gardner (1882-1960), Ph.D. — Geologist, Paleontologist — USGS: Science for a changing world —
Near U.S. Geological Survey Drive south of Sunrise Valley Drive, on the left when traveling south.
74 ► Virginia, Prince George County, Fort Gregg-Adams — General Brehon Burke Somervell — 1892 - 1955 —
Near Quarters Road at Jessup Street.
75 ► Virginia, Virginia Beach, North Virginia Beach — Claude V. Ricketts — 1906 - 1964 — Norfolk —
On Atlantic Avenue just south of 14th Street, on the left when traveling north.
76 ► West Virginia, Lincoln County, Hamlin — Brigadier General Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager —
On Court Avenue (State Highway 3) 0.1 miles east of May Street, on the left when traveling east.
77 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Vice Admiral James H. Flatley Jr. — "Reaper Leader" —
Near Admiral Flatley Court.
78 ► United Kingdom, England, Lancashire, Fleetwood — S T Goth Memorial —
On Station Road at Dock Street, on the left when traveling south on Station Road.
 
 
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Nov. 13, 2026