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Distinguished Service Cross/Navy Cross/Air Force Cross Recipients Historical Markers
Markers honoring the named recipients of the second highest combat valor award presented to members of the United States Armed Forces and by the US to its Allies.
Medal of Honor Citation
For distinguished gallantry and valor above and beyond
the call of duty as Commanding Officer of U. S. submarine
GROWLER (SS-215) during her fourth war patrol in the
Southwest Pacific from 10 January to 7 . . . — — Map (db m82036) HM
Recipient of the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroics as a flight nurse with the U.S. Air Force in World War II,
Lt. Coile disregarded her own crash injuries to save others.
Inducted 2021
City of Florence
Walk . . . — — Map (db m219294) HM
Medal of Honor Citation
For distinguished gallantry and valor above and beyond the call of duty as Commanding Officer of U. S. submarine GROWLER (SS-215) during her fourth war patrol in the Southwest Pacific from 10 January to 7 . . . — — Map (db m74811) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of
the Air Force Cross
to
Alaxey Germanovich
Senior Airman Alexey Germanovich distinguished
himself by extraordinary heroism as a Joint
Terminal Attack Controller at . . . — — Map (db m220505) HM WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
Arthur M. Black
Airman Third Class Arthur M. Black distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an . . . — — Map (db m95516) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
Charles D. King
Airman First Class Charles D. King distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an . . . — — Map (db m95493) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
Charles D. McGrath
Sergeant Charles D. McGrath distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in military operations against an opposing armed force . . . — — Map (db m95476) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
Charles L. Schaub
Staff Sergeant Charles L. Shaub distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in military operations against an opposing armed . . . — — Map (db m95477) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of
the Air Force Cross
to
Christopher G. Baradat
Staff Sergeant Christopher G. Baradat distinguished
himself by gallantry in connection with military
operations against an armed enemy . . . — — Map (db m220495) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of
the Air Force Cross
to
Daniel P. Keller
Staff Sergeant Daniel P. Keller distinguished himself
by extraordinary heroism as a Joint Terminal Attack
Controller at Nangahar Province, . . . — — Map (db m220489) HM WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
Dennis M. Richardson
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Title 10, Section 8742, United States Code, awards the Air Force . . . — — Map (db m95512) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
Donald G. Smith
Technical Sergeant Donald G. Smith distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an . . . — — Map (db m95490) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
Duane D. Hackney
Airman Second Class Duane D. Hackney distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against . . . — — Map (db m95525) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
Dustin H. Temple
Senior Airman Dustin H. Temple distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in military operations against an armed enemy of the . . . — — Map (db m95434) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
Eugene L. Clay
Staff Sergeant Eugene L. Clay distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an . . . — — Map (db m95528) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
Ivan M. Ruiz
Master Sergeant Ivan M. Ruiz distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in military operations against an armed enemy of the United . . . — — Map (db m95444) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
Jason D. Cunningham
Senior Airman Jason D. Cunningham distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in military operations against an opposing . . . — — Map (db m95471) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
Joel E. Talley
Airman First Class Joel E. Talley distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an . . . — — Map (db m95494) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
John A. Chapman
Technical Sergeant John A. Chapman distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in military operations against an armed enemy of . . . — — Map (db m95473) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
Jon D. Harston
Staff Sergeant Jon D. Harston distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in military operations against an opposing armed force . . . — — Map (db m95475) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
Keary J.Miller
Technical Sergeant Keary J. Miller distinguished himself by gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force near . . . — — Map (db m116584) HM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
Larry W. Maysey
Sergeant Larry W. Maysey distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an opposing . . . — — Map (db m95527) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
Leroy M. Wright
Technical Sergeant Leroy M. Wright distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an . . . — — Map (db m95478) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
Michael E. Fish
Sergeant Michael E. Fish distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an opposing . . . — — Map (db m95492) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
Nacey Kent Jr
Sergeant Nacey Kent Jr, distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an opposing armed . . . — — Map (db m95498) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of
the Air Force Cross
to
Richard B. Hunter
Staff Sergeant Richard B. Hunter distinguished himself
by extraordinary heroism in military operations
against an armed enemy as a Joint . . . — — Map (db m220502) HM WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
Richard L. Etchberger
Chief Master Sergeant Richard L. Etchberger distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military . . . — — Map (db m95529) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
Robert Gutierrez, Jr.
Staff Sergeant Robert Gutierrez, Jr. distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in military operations against an armed . . . — — Map (db m95457) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
Russell M. Hunt
Sergeant Russell M. Hunt distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an opposing . . . — — Map (db m95526) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
Theodore R. Hamlin
Sergeant Theodore R. Hamlin distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an . . . — — Map (db m95489) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
Thomas A. Newman
Sergeant Thomas A. Newman distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an opposing . . . — — Map (db m95497) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
Timothy A. Wilkinson
Technical Sergeant Timothy A. Wilkinson distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in military operations against an . . . — — Map (db m95474) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
Victor R. Adams
Technical Sergeant Victor R. Adams for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force . . . — — Map (db m95510) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
William A. Robinson
Airman First Class William A Robinson distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations . . . — — Map (db m95514) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
William H. Pitsenbarger
Airman First Class William H. Pitsenbarger distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military . . . — — Map (db m95520) WM
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
Zachary J. Rhyner
Senior Airman Zachary J. Rhyner distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in military operations against an opposing armed . . . — — Map (db m95459) WM
One of the most dynamic combat leaders of the
3rd Bombardment Group during the Pacific
campaign, Colonel Henebry led the group
during the attack on the Japanese stronghold
at Rabaul, He was promoted to the rank of
Colonel at the young age . . . — — Map (db m254627) HM
As a lieutenant, he led the 3rd Bombardment
Group on the March 1942 deployment to
Australia. Colonel Strickland commanded the
group during the March 1943 Battle of
Bismarck Sea. — — Map (db m254628) HM WM
As a lieutenant, he led the 3rd Bombardment
Group's first combat mission of World War II
and was later awarded the Distinguished
Service Cross for his leadership under great
adversity. General Ruegg retired in 1972 after
commanding the . . . — — Map (db m254625) HM
The Distinguished Service Cross (Army), Navy Cross, and Air Force Cross are equivalent awards. They are given to any service person who, while serving, distinguishes himself or herself by extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of the Medal . . . — — Map (db m90867) HM WM
Enlisted in 1917 to be a WWI pilot in Europe, at a time when planes were new and dangerous • First assigned to the RAF in England in 1918 • Became an “Ace” pilot with 12 confirmed kills, 3rd most • Awarded British / US Distinguished Service & . . . — — Map (db m265099) HM
Dedicated to the memory of Lt. Paul James Riley United States Navy killed 4 June 1942 Battle of Midway awarded The Navy Cross and The Distinguished Flying Cross Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for . . . — — Map (db m264382) WM
Enlisted March 14th 1918; Honorably discharged May 29th 1919
Cited for bravery for extraordinary heroism in action and decorated with:
U.S. Distinguished Service Cross: Oct. 10th 1918
French Croix de Guerre with Palm: Apr. 19th 1919
Gilt Star . . . — — Map (db m30388) HM
Co. I 113th Infantry American Expeditionary Force. Fourth on Gen. John J. Pershing's list of one hundred heroes of World War I. Cited for extraordinary heroism in action and awarded U.S. Distinguished Service Cross, French Croix De Guerre, Gilt Star . . . — — Map (db m157476) HM WM
Point Arnold is named after Rear Admiral R.J. "Bear" Arnold, U.S.N.. During World War II, Arnold earned the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism as the supply officer on the USS YORKTOWN at the Battle of Midway. Chief of the Bureau of Supplies and . . . — — Map (db m62994) HM
A native son of the Owens Valley, James
Douglas Birchim spent his childhood in
Independence and graduated from high
school in 1964. His college studies were
guided by an avid interest in entomology but
were cut short due to the Vietnam War. . . . — — Map (db m288119) HM
During the three years of the Korean War, nearly 100 men, flying for either the United Nations or Communist forces, achieved ace status – a pilot who successfully shot down five or more aircraft.
For the Soviet Union, which claimed at least . . . — — Map (db m242379) HM WM
John “Manila John” Basilone
Gunnery Sergeant
US Army-US Marine Corps World War II KIA 19 February 1945
"I'm staying with my boys."
Medals-Ribbons: Navy Presidential Unit Citation (2), Marine Corps Good Conduct, American Defense . . . — — Map (db m268222) HM WM
Sergeant John Basilone was one of the first enlisted Marines to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor of World War II. He was also posthumously awarded the Navy Cross.
He was born to Italian immigrants, Salvatore and Dora Basilone, in . . . — — Map (db m83897) HM WM
Awards
Navy Cross for the 25 October 1944 action off Samar. Admiral Sprague was aboard the escort carrier, USS Fanshaw Bay during this engagement.
Legion of Merit Medal for his command of the USS Wasp.
Gold Star in lieu of second . . . — — Map (db m8521) HM
It is our nation’s second highest military honor, awarded to three men from Waterbury. Let no one forget their personal valor, their courage, and their devotion to duty.
Cpl. John J. Spillane
U.S. Marine Corps, Company A, 2d Amphibian . . . — — Map (db m19692) HM
This flagpole is presented to
the Sheridan School by
William, Susan, and Peter Spaulding
in loving memory of their great uncle
The Hon. Walter Gresham Andrews
United States Representative, State of New York 1930 - 1948 . . . — — Map (db m135816) HM
Cpl Milton Lewis
1920 - 1942
United States Marine Corps
Awarded the Navy Cross and Purple Heart for
Valor during World War II, on the South Pacific Island of Tulagi, Cpl Lewis was charging a machine gun nest when he was . . . — — Map (db m237455) HM WM
1895 Enlisted in the Gainesville Guards, Florida State Troops.
1899 Commissioned Captain in the Florida National Guard, September 23, and served as the Regimental Adjutant of the Second Florida Infantry.
1908 Promoted . . . — — Map (db m177274) HM WM
In memory of
Angus R. Goss
Native Tampan, killed in action during World War II
at
New Georgia Islands on July 20, 1943 while serving in
the 1st Marine Raider Division
Received the Navy Cross and was cited for the
Congressional . . . — — Map (db m43836) HM
At 12:55 am on February 3, 1943, a German torpedo struck the USAT Dorchester transporting soldiers in the North Atlantic during World War II. Twelve of the fourteen lifeboats were unusable and there were not enough life jackets for the . . . — — Map (db m268142) HM WM
In recognition of Platoon Sergeant Ernest I. Thomas U.S.M.C.R. who, on February 23, 1945, led his platoon to raise the first flag on Iwo Jima, the first Japanese territory taken in World War II. On March 3rd, eight days after the first flag . . . — — Map (db m62109) WM
Awarded the Navy Cross 1942 while in service to his country Served the people of Madison County 32 years as Clerk of Circuit Court — — Map (db m299178) HM
This Post Office is dedicated to the memory of Captain Colin P. Kelly, Jr. who served his country and his men with distinction and bravery, giving his life in the Pacific December 1941 Established by an Act of Congress July . . . — — Map (db m172574) HM WM
Named in honor of
Pvt. George Watson 29th. QM. Regt USA.
The first colored inductee of this
reception center to receive the D.S.C.
Awarded for heroism in action near Porloch
Harbor, New Guinea, by GO. 52, H Q.U.S.A.F.
in the Far . . . — — Map (db m297101) HM WM
Rear Admiral Richard E. Hawes has long been revered as a distinguished native son of Thomson-McDuffie County, Georgia. Admiral Hawes is remembered for his exceptionally heroic and meritorious service while performing his duty in the United States . . . — — Map (db m61010) HM
The Distinguished Service Cross is the nation's second highest honor for valor
Rondall H. Glaze - 44 036 390, Private, Infantry, Company "A", 275th Infantry Regiment, for extraordinary heroism in action on 17 February 1945, near Lixing, . . . — — Map (db m229381) HM
In memory of Seaman 1st Class James E. Humbert
Born April 13, 1924 - Killed in action January 10, 1945
Aboard the U.S.S. Le Ray Wilson D.E. 414, Lingayen Attack Force Philippines
When the ship, on which he was the gunner of a twenty . . . — — Map (db m257605) HM WM
World War I fighter pilot, World War II Commander of Air Forces in Europe and the Pacific, First Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force in 1947, and Air Refueling pioneer. He commanded the "Question Mark"—A U.S. Army C-2A Fokker Transport Aircraft—in . . . — — Map (db m184028) HM
An American Ace Pilot Of WWI
Born June 30, 1892 in Wilkinson, Indiana
Lost in Action in New Zealand March 24th, 1943 *Transferred to the US Air Service in Sept. 1917 *Ace Combat Pilot with the "Hat in The Ring" 94th Pursuit Squadron on . . . — — Map (db m242073) HM WM
In honor of a native son
Samuel Woodfill
Major, United States Army
born near Bryantsburg, Indiana
January 6, 1883
Died Vevay, Indiana
August 10, 1951
Buried in Arlington National
Cemetery
"The outstanding American soldier
in . . . — — Map (db m242693) HM WM
Frank H. Ono, a second generation Japanese American, would serve with honor and distinction during WWII in Company G 442nd Infantry Regimental Combat Team near Castellina, Italy on July 4, 1944. His selfless actions held the enemy at bay by making . . . — — Map (db m194895) HM WM
The Allamakee County Freedom Rock The Allamakee County Freedom Rock project was started in 2016 with an application submitted to the Freedom Rock artist, Ray "Bubba" Sorensen to have Allamakee County placed on his waiting list. . . . — — Map (db m232607) HM WM
Welcome to the Buchanan County Freedom Rock at Heartland Acres. Thank you for visiting. While visiting this memorial, please enjoy the art and take a lot of pictures. As you enjoy this memorial, please also be conscious of what it represents in . . . — — Map (db m292600) HM
What is a Freedom Rock and the Freedom Rock Tour? The Freedom Rock (established in 1999) is a large boulder located in rural Iowa that is repainted every year with a different Thank You for our nations Veterans to honor their service to our . . . — — Map (db m291000) HM
Although born in Illinois, Tibbets was raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where his father was a confections wholesaler. On August 5, 1945, Colonel Paul Tibbets formally named his B-29 serial number 44-86292 fighter plane the Enola Gay after his . . . — — Map (db m285994) HM
One of 7 African-Americans to receive the
Medal of Honor for WWII
Awarded January 13, 1997
Clarinda High School Graduate 1939
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his own life above and beyond the call of duty in . . . — — Map (db m87435) WM
Billy Robinson 1884-1916 Pioneer Aviator W.C. “Billy” Robinson was an early aviator who set an American record for a nonstop flight in 1914. He was born in South Dakota but moved to Grinnell with his family at age 12. He was always . . . — — Map (db m293693) HM
Corporal Harold Keller Brooklyn, IA native, was a part of history as he fought tenaciously on Mt. Suribachi in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Captain Merlin Stoker Served in the US Army and was heavily decorated receiving many citations for . . . — — Map (db m291800) HM
World War II • Korea • Vietnam
Enlisted in USAAF - 1943
Native of Great Bend
Distinguished Service Medal - Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross - Air Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Accommendation Medal
Army . . . — — Map (db m64275) WM
He forecast the eventual amphibious struggle for the Pacific and gave his life for his country as an intelligence officer at Koror, town in the Japanese Palau Islands, 12 May 1923
"His character was a most lovable one and his heart was . . . — — Map (db m65085) WM
Edward H. Ahrens was born on November 4, 1919 in Dayton, Kentucky
and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on February 3, 1942.
Assigned to Company A, 1st Raider Battalion, Fleet Marine Force, Ahrens
landed with his unit—on Tulagi, . . . — — Map (db m279398) HM
Side 1
Cmdr. D. W. "Mush" Morton, USN
This World War II hero spent his early youth & attended elementary school in Nortonville, high school in Madisonville. Graduated from U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., in 1930. Became . . . — — Map (db m88927) HM
Lee was born on May 11, 1888, in Owen County.
In 1904, he entered the US Naval Academy. He
earned a position on the Navy Rifle Team and
eventually the National Rifle Team. Lee
graduated in 1908 and served as an inspector of
ordnance. While . . . — — Map (db m136266) HM
Lewis Elton Lyle, a native of Pine Bluff, Arkansas and a graduate of Ouachita College, earned his wings in the 41-I class at Brooks Field, Texas. Assigned to the 303rd Bombardment Group upon activation of the 8th Air Force, he and his crew flew his . . . — — Map (db m109687) HM WM
This memorial circle honors Major Charles J. Loring, Jr. and was erected by the Loring family in 2000 with support by the City of Portland. During his 50th Korean mission flying over Sniper Ridge, Major Charles J. Loring was hit repeatedly by . . . — — Map (db m186464) HM
A resident and lover of Mount Desert Island who commanded the United States Naval Radio Station upon this site from its establishment on August 28, 1917 until December 12, 1919.
At the end of the World War he was awarded the Navy Cross. His . . . — — Map (db m54436) WM
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross posthumously to Second Lieutenant William J. Christman, III, United States Marine Corps Reserve, for service as set forth in the following Citation:
For extraordinary . . . — — Map (db m331) HM
The beautiful piece of public art which now stands at the corner of Church Street and Business Route 13 may have taken a couple of months to paint, but it is the product of more than a century of history made right here, by a resilient community . . . — — Map (db m258546) HM
This monument, representing a World War II submarine, is dedicated to Captain David H. McClintock USN, Marquette; to Captain B. Dulaney Claggett USN, Bethesda, MD; and to the officers and men of submarines Darter and Dace. Their . . . — — Map (db m154129) HM WM
Mortally wounded Nov. 13, 1942 during the naval battle of Guadalcanal while serving on the cruiser USS San Francisco. Awarded Navy Cross for Distinguished Service in this battle.
Buried at Sea, Nov. 14, 1942
"On the early morning of . . . — — Map (db m231727) HM
Elizabeth Strohfus, W.A.S.P. Pilot Strohfus, from Faribault was a service pilot in WWII. Strohfus not only served her country in wartime, but blazed many trails for women pilots in the military. She was awarded the Congressional . . . — — Map (db m212097) HM
Distinguished Service Cross
US Army The President of the United States
of America takes pleasure in presenting
the Distinguished Service Cross to
Captain Claude Keyes Hudson for
extraordinary heroism in connection
with military . . . — — Map (db m289328) HM
Orvil Lucian Cotton (1896~1992), born in Falkner, Mississippi, served in World War I as a member of the 105th Field Signal Battalion. Cotton was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions on the night of November 27, 1918, during a . . . — — Map (db m171564) HM
[northwest side]Maj. Gen. John V. Cox Vice Adm. Arthur L. Willard [southwest side]Gen. Seth J. McKee Cpt. Stephen W. Thompson Gen. Roscoe Robinson Jr. [south side]PFC. Richard G. Wilson Congressional Medal of . . . — — Map (db m179990) HM WM
Sergeant Edward Younger was initially told that he had been picked to be one of the six pallbearers for unknowns of the A.E.F. On October 24, 1921 at City Hall in Châlons-en-Champagne in a makeshift chapel, four flag draped caskets (each with an . . . — — Map (db m292688) HM
Capt. Raymond Littge
Born in Altenburg October 18, 1923
Died for his country May 20, 1949
A member of 352nd Fighter Group
Credited with destroying 23½ enemy planes
Missouri top-ranking fighter pilot of WWII
It earned him the . . . — — Map (db m306161) HM WM
The Channel Marker directly across the Channel marks the location of Nevada Point, where the USS NEVADA, the only battleship to get underway on 7 December, 1941, ended her attempted sortie. Believed to be sinking, and thus in danger of blocking the . . . — — Map (db m160703) HM WM
"Never fear your enemy, but always respect them."
- Sgt. John Basilone
Born: November 4, 1916
Died: February 19, 1945
Hometown: Raritan, New Jersey
Branch of Service: United States Marine Corps, . . . — — Map (db m220979) HM
Our Mission
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation's largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to . . . — — Map (db m246907) HM
