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Valor in Aerial Operations Historical Markers

Military awards for valor in aerial operations during armed conflict or peacetime, such as the United States's Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal; the British Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Force Cross, and equivalent aerial valor awards issued by other countries.
 
By Sandra Hughes, October 13, 2010
Navy Light Attack Aircraft A-7 Corsair II
1 ► Alabama, Jefferson County, Birmingham, North Eastlake — CDR "Snuffy" Smith — Navy Light Attack Aircraft A-7 Corsair II —
(First Plaque): Navy pilots typically had their names painted on the side and just below the cockpit of one of the squadron aircraft. Most also had "Call Signs," some of which became the nickname of the pilot. On the display aircraft this . . . — — Map (db m83808) HM
2 ► Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence, East Florence — Lt. Kathleen Dial Coile — City of Florence Walk of Honor —
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
3 ► 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 —
General (ret) Welch was born in 1934 in Guymon, Okla., and graduated from Liberal (Kan.) High School in 1952. He enlisted in the Kansas National Guard in October 1951, serving with the 161st Armored Field Artillery until enlisting in the U.S. . . . — — Map (db m64500) HM
4 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base — North American B-25 Mitchell —
The North American B-25 Mitchell, named after America's greatest military martyr (Gen Billy Mitchell), made its maiden flight on 19 August 1940 and was ordered in large numbers straight off the drawing board by the Army Air Corps. Internal . . . — — Map (db m64449) HM
5 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — Sherman W. White, Jr. — (1919 - 1943) — First Lieutenant, 99th Fighter Squadron —
Side 1: Sherman, Sr. and Nettie White lived at this address on W. Jeff Davis Ave. Both teachers, they taught their children Sherman Jr., Willa, James, and Samson to love their country and value education. Willa, James, and Samson would graduate . . . — — Map (db m71084) HM
6 ► Alabama, Pike County, Troy — Tuskegee Army Air Field Hangar — Pike County —
The first African-American pilots in U. S. military history utilized this hangar, located originally at Tuskegee Army Air Field. Built by Nashville contractors McKissack and McKissack, the base was the first major Army Air Forces base . . . — — Map (db m115025) HM
7 ► Alaska, Anchorage, Elmendorf Air Force Base — Brig Gen Jimmy Doolittle —
As a lieutenant assigned to the 3rd Attack Group in 1922, he made the first United States coast-to-coast fight in under 24 hours. He later earned the Medal of Honor for his leadership during the carrier-based Doolittle Raid against mainland . . . — — Map (db m254620) HM WM
8 ► Alaska, Anchorage, Elmendorf Air Force Base — Brig Gen John Henebry —
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
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9 ► Alaska, Anchorage, Elmendorf Air Force Base — Gen Earl Partridge —
He joined the 3rd Attack Group after completing flight school in 1925. Promoted to four-star rank in 1954, he served as Commander, Far Eastern Command and later as Commander-in-Chief, NORAD. — — Map (db m254630) HM WM
10 ► Alaska, Anchorage, Elmendorf Air Force Base — Maj Paul "Pappy" Gunn —
. . . — — Map (db m254614) HM WM
11 ► Alaska, Anchorage, Elmendorf Air Force Base — Sgt Nyle Mickly —
As a gunner on a 3rd Bombardment Group B-26, Sergeant Mickly scored the first Air Force aerial victory over North Korea. He shot down a North Korean YAK-3 fighter on 30 June 1950. — — Map (db m254623) HM WM
12 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Mesa — Rear Admiral Walter Lewis Chatham, USN (Ret) —
Commemorative Air Force Arizona Military Aviation Walk of Honor Proudly Recognizes Rear Admiral Walter Lewis Chatham, USN (Ret) 1934 — Naval Aviator Rear Admiral “Lew” Chatham, USN (Retired) has approximately 5,000 . . . — — Map (db m102910) HM WM
13 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Mesa — Williams Field Honor Roll, Chandler, Arizona — Former Williams AFB Parade Grounds, Flagpole, and Monument Garden — Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus —
Honor Roll Williams Field, Chandler, Arizona J. W. Allsbury 42-13 · C. V. S. Duncan Jr. 42-F · J.J. Colasuonno 42-E · P. G. Jameson 42-H · D. L.Burgess 42-E · R.C. Greybill 42-16 · C.W.Khidrup 42-G · W. H. Hamilton 42-G · S. M. Magill 42-16 · . . . — — Map (db m152472) WM
14 ► Arkansas, Benton County, Bella Vista — Distinguished Flying Cross —
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 . . . — — Map (db m90865) HM
15 ► Arkansas, Benton County, Bella Vista — United States Commanders in Chief —
[Written on the initial marker, provided for context] Our Constitution names the President of the United States the Commander in Chief of all the Armed Forces. Presidents who have served in our military are displayed on the following . . . — — Map (db m92424) HM WM
16 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Captain Field Kindley — WWI Ace Aviator — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
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
17 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Lt. Paul James Riley — United States Navy —
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
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18 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — LTC Hugh Mills, Jr. — Military — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
Highly decorated helicopter pilot — Vietnam • Created dramatically improved attack ability and life saving low level combat techniques • Three combat tours, three Silver and Bronze Stars, four Distinguished Flying Crosses, three Purple Hearts plus . . . — — Map (db m265256) HM
19 ► Arkansas, Mississippi County, Etowah — Joseph Allen Sisco —
In loving memory of my brother Joseph Allen Sisco Technical Sergeant AF1412 1721 Nov. 11, 1922 – Aug. 20, 1948 Son of Brownie and Daisy (Swift) Sisco Brother to Earl, Clara, Lee, Sue, Anna and Mary Lou Joe was born and raised in . . . — — Map (db m221255) WM
20 ► California, Kern County, Mojave — Lt Col Richard Glenn "Dick" Rutan USAF (ret) —
Lt Col Richard Glenn "Dick" Rutan USAF (ret) MISTY 40 July 1, 1938 - May 3, 2024 “If you can dream it - you can do it!” Dick Rutan’s life was marked by courage, innovation, and a passion for flight. His contributions to . . . — — Map (db m279747) HM
21 ► California, Los Angeles County, Lancaster — Arthur K. "Kit" Murray — Aerospace Walk of Honor —
Arthur Warren "Kit" Murray was instrumental in pioneering the techniques of air-to-air fueling and the development of talk-down techniques for landing experimental aircraft. As a flight test pilot at Edwards AFB, he flew programs on the X-1A and . . . — — Map (db m188678) HM
22 ► California, Los Angeles County, Lancaster — Captain Iven Carl "Kinch" Kincheloe, Jr. — USAF —
Iven Carl Kincheloe was the "first of the Spacemen". In September 1956, he was the first human to fly beyond 100,000 feet when he piloted the Bell X-2 (#1) to 126,200 feet (23.9 miles). He was the holder of several X-2 records. A . . . — — Map (db m223398) HM
23 ► California, Los Angeles County, Lancaster — Col. Robert L. "Silver Fox" Stephens, USAF 
 — Aerospace Walk of Honor —
Colonel Stephens distinguished himself in flight test, flying nearly all of the jet fighter aircraft from the F-80 Shooting Star to the F-106 Delta Dart. He graduated from the Experimental Test Pilot School in 1949. 

Called the . . . — — Map (db m79153) HM
24 ► California, Los Angeles County, Lancaster — Colonel Jesse P. "Jake" Jacobs, Jr. — Aerospace Walk of Honor —
Colonel Jacobs received the Legion of Merit for meritorious service as Director and test pilot on the C-5A Test Force. It was at the time, one of the world's largest aircraft. During his 46 years in aerospace, Jacobs logged more than 10,600 . . . — — Map (db m66503) HM
25 ► California, Los Angeles County, Lancaster — Colonel William J. “Pete” Knight —
Pete Knight was one of four Air Force pilots selected to pilot the Dyna-Soar (X-20) aircraft, the first Air Force space program. He was one of eight X-15 pilots to earn his astronaut wings by flying an airplane in space (280,000 feet). Knight . . . — — Map (db m123639) HM WM
26 ► California, Los Angeles County, Lancaster — Henry E. "Hank" Chouteau — Aerospace Walk of Honor —
As Northrop’s Chief Test Pilot for advanced fighter aircraft, Hank Chouteau helped develop dozens of new or modified aircraft, participating in aircraft design, development, test flights and marketing. Chouteau logged more than 7,300 flight . . . — — Map (db m66501) HM
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27 ► California, Los Angeles County, Lancaster — Lt. Gen. James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle — USAF, Retired — Aerospace Walk of Honor —
Jimmy Doolittle played an important role in the development of Air Force research at Edwards AFB. He was one of the founding fathers of Systems Command (Air Force Research and Development Command). Through the late 1980's, Doolittle made annual . . . — — Map (db m120207) HM
28 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Westchester — Tuskegee Airmen —
Prior to World War II, black Americans were totally excluded from careers in military aviation. However, during this war approximately one thousand hand picked African Americans completed pilot training at Tuskegee Army Air Field, Tuskegee, . . . — — Map (db m220866) HM WM
29 ► California, Los Angeles County, Palmdale — Stanley P Butchart 1928 - 2008 / C-140 Jetstar —
Stanley P Butchart 1928 - 2008 After receiving primary and secondary civilian pilot training. Butchart enlisted in the U.S. Navy in July 1942. Upon his completion of flight training at Corpus Christi, Tex., he joined torpedo-bomber Air . . . — — Map (db m47723) HM
30 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — Distinguished Flying Cross Memorial —
The Distinguished Flying Cross Authorized by Act of Congress 2 July, 1926 "Wall of Honor" Dedicated on November 11, 2004 Awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in the Armed Forces of the United States, . . . — — Map (db m206322) WM
31 ► California, San Bernardino County, Chino — Daring Aggressiveness —
John Walmsley, Jr. Captain – U.S. Air Force Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland Recognition: Medal of Honor – Posthumous Early in the Korean War, John Walmsley volunteered to fly nighttime bombing missions against the communist truck and . . . — — Map (db m242413) HM WM
32 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — James B. Stockdale —
Vice Admiral Stockdale was awarded the Nation’s highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, in recognition of his extraordinary heroism, conspicuous gallantry, and unparalleled leadership as senior Naval Officer held as a prisoner of war in . . . — — Map (db m117459) HM WM
33 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) — Bolling Air Force Base —
[Panel 1]: Old Bolling Field 1917 - Survey for the site of a military flying field to be used for defense of Washington and for proficiency flying. Captain William "Billy" Mitchell, commander of Army Signal Corps Aeronautics . . . — — Map (db m63896) HM
34 ► Florida, Alachua County, Gainesville — Major General John R Alison — (1912-2011) —
John Richardson "Johnny" Alison was born in Micanopy, Florida, on November 12, 1912. He was a highly decorated flying ace and served in both theaters of World War II. Johnny Alison graduated from Gainesville High School in 1931 and the University of . . . — — Map (db m101412) HM
35 ► Florida, Escambia County, Pensacola — General Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr. Memorial Park — National Register Historic Site — Eastside Neighborhood Black History Trail —
The house on the left is the birthplace of the first African American four star general, Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr. (1920-1978). The steps on the right are the remnants of the private school run by his mother, Mrs. Lillie James, where he . . . — — Map (db m177307) HM
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36 ► Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Clair-Mel City — Lt Col James Michael Basta — Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park —
Hillsborough County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Is named in memory of Lt Col James Michael Basta. He was known by his call sign “Tornado White” while a member of the Ruthless Riders, 7th Armored Squadron, Air Cavalry. . . . — — Map (db m197712) WM
37 ► Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Clair-Mel City — Richard “Dick” Arens, Major USAF (Ret) — Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park —
In Memory of Richard 'Dick’ Arens, Major USAF (Ret) Major Arens was a Vietnam veteran who flew 443 combat missions as a Forward Air Controller (FAC) in the O-1 BIRD DOG. His military flying career also included flying the B-58 . . . — — Map (db m193732) HM WM
38 ► Florida, Lake County, Clermont — Dean R. Gilmore —
Lt. Gilmore's P-51B Propeller Tip. In honor of Dean R. Gilmore, 1st LT USAAF, 14 Nov 21 - 14 Nov 44. Winner of the Distinguished Flying Cross, Italy, 1944. Killed in a training crash in Lake Louisa on November 14, 1944. Lt. Gilmore and thousands of . . . — — Map (db m62012) HM WM
39 ► Florida, Miami-Dade County, Hialeah — F-1053 — Amelia Earhart Final Take Off —
Amelia Earhart was born July 24, 1897, in Atchison, Kansas. She helped to establish the Ninety-Nines, an organization for female pilots, and was a member of the National Woman's Party. In 1932, Earhart was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross when . . . — — Map (db m145853) HM
40 ► Florida, Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach — Jonita Ruth Bonham — Korean War —
Jonita Bonham was born on April 2, 1922 in Bennington, Oklahoma, After completing nursing school, she was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps Medical Corps 1944-1945. She served both in the Philippines and Japan after World War . . . — — Map (db m192280) HM
41 ► Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, Historic District - North — Flame of Freedom / Relighting the Flame —
(Right Marker): Flame of Freedom 1919 - 1969 Dedicated to the Glory of God A fitting reminder of this precious heritage, a tribute to all who offered their lives to preserve it. A gift to our Community by the American . . . — — Map (db m7311) HM
42 ► Georgia, Fulton County, College Park — In Memory of Maj. Joseph A. Bishop —
In memory of Maj Joseph A. Bishop United States Army Killed in the service of his country on 19 September 1968 in the republic of Vietnam. Without regard for his own safety, he participated in numerous operations in hostile territory . . . — — Map (db m284729) HM WM
43 ► Georgia, Hall County, Lula — Capt Denver V. Truelove —
(front) Birth April 10, 1919 Died April 5, 1943 Grew up and educated in Lula, GA He was a crewmember on Plane #5 as the Bombardier on the Tokyo Raiders Mission. He dropped the first bombs on Tokyo April 19, 1942. Became known as . . . — — Map (db m180965) HM
44 ► Georgia, Henry County, McDonough — The Huey UH-1H Was the Work Horse of Vietnam —
This Huey UH-1H model 205 Serial Number 72-21481 was manufactured by Bell Helicopter in 1972. The helicopter was placed in service at Fort Rucker, Ozark, Alabama as the commanding General's Helicopter. The helicopter was in military service until . . . — — Map (db m103410) HM
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45 ► Georgia, Jackson County, Commerce — Mike Ward — Helicopter Pilot in War and Peace —
Dedicated to Nicholson Georgia native and career helicopter pilot in war and peace Mike Ward 1970-71 Mike flew the famous Huey Helicopter for the U.S. Army in Vietnam as Chief Warrant Office and Medivac Helicopter Pilot A decorated . . . — — Map (db m182262) HM
46 ► Georgia, Spalding County, Griffin — 2nd Lt. T.I. "Billy" Hawkins, Jr. — U.S. Army Air Corps —
1918 - April 16, 1943 Died in service World War II — — Map (db m190406) WM
47 ► Georgia, Tift County, Tifton — John Larkin Wright, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF — August 15, 1915 - January 2, 2006 —
John Larkin Wright, born in Des Moines, Iowa, received his formal education at Milliken University in Decatur, Illinois, and the Drake Conservatory of Music in Des Moines, Iowa. Enlisting in the United States Army Air Corps, Wright served as a . . . — — Map (db m197695) HM WM
48 ► Illinois, Cook County, Park Ridge, Town of Maine Cemetery — S/Sgt. Donald E. Hurst —
WWII US Army Air Corps 1944-1946 8th Air Force - England 303rd & 305th BG B-17 Waist Gunner 1947-1957 Cold War & Korean Conflict 15th Air Force (SAC) Strategic Air Command B-29 Bombers www.gunnerdonhurst.com
Sculpture . . . — — Map (db m260767) HM
49 ► Illinois, DuPage County, Naperville — Sp 5 Kenneth J. Shimp —
Vietnam Service History and Awards of Sp 5 Kenneth J. Shimp April 1967-June 1968 Born: April 13, 1947 Enlisted: September 1966 Arrived in Vietnam April 1967 Awarded first Air Medal with "V" device with one Oak Leaf Cluster for . . . — — Map (db m305208) HM
50 ► Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Gen Carl A. "Tooey" Spatz — (1891 - 1974) — Airlifter/Tanker Association Hall of fame Inductee - 2002 —
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
51 ► Iowa, Keokuk County, What Cheer — What Cheer Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Honoring Keokuk County Veterans — Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II —
Welcome to the Keokuk County Freedom Rock located in What Cheer, Iowa Painted by Artist Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II The 42nd Rock on the Iowa Freedom Rock Tour Honoring the Grand Army of the Republic Featured on the east side of . . . — — Map (db m291500) HM
52 ► Iowa, Linn County, Central City — Robert Naughton — CAPT, USN Retired — Longest held POW (1966-1973) —
After graduating from Immaculate Conception High School in Cedar Rapids, Bob attended Loras College in Dubuque. After graduating from Loras in 1960, he married his college sweetheart, Peggy, and together they embarked on a 26-year adventure in the . . . — — Map (db m285998) HM
53 ► Iowa, Webster County, Fort Dodge — Fort Dodge Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Webster County Freedom Rock — -- Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II -- —
The Stories of the Webster County, Iowa Freedom Rock Lindsay, Darrell R. Graduated Fort Dodge High School 1938 Killed in action in France 9 August 1944 Awarded Congressional Medal of Honor Moeller, Willis . . . — — Map (db m135818) WM
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54 ► Kansas, Barton County, Great Bend — Leslie J. Campbell Jr. — Brigadier General, USAF — Strategic Air Command —
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
55 ► Kansas, Leavenworth County, Fort Leavenworth — General Roscoe Robinson Jr. — First African-American Four Star General — in the United States Army —
Born: 11 October 1928 St. Louis, Missouri Commissioned: 01 Jun 1951 United States Military Academy Retired: 30 November 1985 Died: 22 July 1993 ————— "His legacy, and your charge... Instill in our . . . — — Map (db m52967) HM WM
56 ► Kansas, Lyon County, Emporia — Colonel Edwin H. Hawes —
The men of the 38th Bomber Group, United States Army 5th Air Force, W.W.II in honor of Col. Edwin H. Hawes Killed in Action 9 August 1945 Kyushu, Japan Pacific Theater S.S., D.F.C. P.H. B.S. A.M. — — Map (db m49837) WM
57 ► Kentucky, Graves County, Mayfield — Colonel Herschel H. Green —
(top) Born: 3 July 1920, Mayfield, Kentucky Parents: Ted and Deltrice Green 503 North 6TH St. Mayfield Education: Mayfield High School and Vanderbilt University Military Service: U.S. Army Air Corps and U.S. Airforce, 29 Sept. 1941 . . . — — Map (db m52290) HM
58 ► Kentucky, Hardin County, Elizabethtown — 1727 — Gallantry in Action —
Sergeant George E. Larkin, Jr., a native of Colesburg, Hardin Co., took part in Doolittle's raid on Japanese mainland, April 18, 1942. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and decorated by the Chinese government; won award for being first . . . — — Map (db m171010) HM
59 ► Kentucky, Lewis County, Vanceburg — Veterans Memorial Park — Lest We Forget —
Lieutenant Commander Benjamin Thomas Pugh October 21, 1020 — December 18, 1951 Lieutenant Commander Tom Pugh, Navy pilot, served on the aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge (CV-45)(VG-194) during the Korean War and was killed when his . . . — — Map (db m180480) HM WM
60 ► Kentucky, Warren County, Bowling Green — Brigadier General Edward Cherry, USAF — McDonnell-Douglas F-4D Phantom II —
General Cherry was born in Youngstown, OH, on March 4, 1939 and moved to Bowling Green, KY as an infant. He and his family lived here until his father Henry Hardin Cherry Jr., began his career as an aeronautical engineer after serving in World War . . . — — Map (db m47720) HM
61 ► Kentucky, Warren County, Bowling Green — Col. Terrence ("Terry") W. Wilcutt, USMC — Northrop T-38A(N) Talon —
Col. Wilcutt is a native of of Russellville, Logan County, Kentucky, having been born there October 31, 1949. He graduated from Southern High School, Louisville, Kentucky in 1967 and earned a B.A. in mathematics from Western Kentucky University . . . — — Map (db m154155) HM
62 ► Kentucky, Warren County, Bowling Green — Colonel Arnie Franklin USAF — General Dynamics F-111F —
  Arnold L. "Arnie" Franklin, Jr. was born in Franklin, KY, and his family moved to Bowling Green, KY, when he was 10 years old. He graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1962 and Western Kentucky University in 1966. He joined the USAF . . . — — Map (db m84263) HM
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63 ► Louisiana, Bossier Parish, Barksdale AFB — Major General Lewis Elton Lyle — United States Air Force —
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
64 ► Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale — 1923 - 2005 —
[Panel 1:] [Rendering of the Medal of Honor (U.S. Navy/Marine Corps)] "Never give in; never give in; never, never, never--in nothing great or small, large or petty--never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense. . . . — — Map (db m12972) HM
65 ► Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — Vice Admiral William Porter Lawrence, USN —
[Panel 1:] "Be first a person of honor." Test Pilot - First to fly Mach II in Naval Aircraft Korea, F2H Banshee Vietnam, F-4 Phantom Prisoner of War, Vietnam 1967-1973 Superintendent, United States Naval Academy . . . — — Map (db m12997) HM
66 ► Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Fort Meade — Tipton Army Airfield — Fort George G. Meade — United States Army —
Named for Marylander Colonel William D. Tipton, Tipton Army Airfield was constructed in 1960 to replace a smaller airstrip operating since 1938 near the present Post Exchange and Commissary complex. COL Tipton served in both World Wars. During . . . — — Map (db m19704) HM
67 ► Michigan, Berrien County, Niles — Donavon F. Smith — Lieutenant General USAF — 1922 - 1974 —
This Veterans Memorial Park is named in honor of Donavon F. Smith, Lt. General, USAF. General Smith graduated from Niles High School in 1940. After flight training, he was assigned to the 56th Fighter Group in England where he flew 123 combat . . . — — Map (db m68534) HM
68 ► Michigan, Cass County, Cassopolis — Captain Iven C. Kincheloe Memorial —
(Marker 1) Captain Kincheloe Born July 2, 1928, was a Korean War fighter ace who flew the rocket-powered Bell X-2 to a world record altitude of 126,200 feet on September 7, 1956. He died July 26, 1958, in the service of his country . . . — — Map (db m75414) HM
69 ► Michigan, Iosco County, East Tawas, Harbor Park — Earl T. O’Loughlin — General, USAF — Years of Service: 1951 – 1987 —
General Earl T. O’Loughlin was born in 1930. He resided in East Tawas attending Elementary School and graduating High School in 1948 as an exemplary student. Taking the Air Force Oath of Enlistment in 1951, Earl became a B-29 Eagle Crew Pilot . . . — — Map (db m235478) HM
70 ► Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, Jeffries — Birthplace of Captain Charles A. Lindbergh — Reported permanently removed
This tablet marks the birthplace of Captain Charles A. Lindbergh The first aviator to fly from New York to Paris was born here, February 4, 1902, the son of Charles A. and Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh. After flying alone 3640 miles in . . . — — Map (db m176581) HM
71 ► Missouri, Pemiscot County, Caruthersville — Lt. Col. John B. England —
Born Jan. 15, 1923 Caruthersville, Missouri Died Nov. 17, 1954 Toul, France (Left Side Inscription) Colonel England participated in 108 combat missions during World War II. He destroyed 19 German aircraft and on one mission downed four enemy . . . — — Map (db m36402) HM WM
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72 ► Missouri, Perry County, Perryville — Capt. Raymond Littge —
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
73 ► Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown West — Tuskegee Airmen of St. Louis —
This is dedicated to the men of the Tuskegee Airmen from St. Louis, Missouri. The Tuskegee Airmen overcame segregation and prejudice to become one of the most highly respected higher groups of World War II. The Airmen's record speaks for itself . . . — — Map (db m215468) HM WM
74 ► Missouri, St. Louis County, Florissant — First Lieutenant Michael J. Blassie — Vietnam Era Unknown Soldier — 4 April 1948 - 11 May 1972 —
Florissant patriot graduated Air Force Academy, fighter pilot 8th Special Ops Squadron Vietnam. Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross Air Me[d]al. May 11, 1972 his A-37 Dragonfly was shot down during his 138th combat mission. His remains, . . . — — Map (db m149383) HM WM
75 ► Missouri, St. Louis County, Lemay — Michael Joseph Blassie — Originally Unknown Vietnam Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery —
Front Michael Joseph Blassie 1st Lt. US Air Force Vietnam Apr 4 1948 May 11, 1972 Beloved Son and Brother Back Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, Air Medal and 4 OLC. Killed in Action-Unknown Soldier May 28, 1984 . . . — — Map (db m124995) WM
76 ► Montana, Missoula County, Missoula — Missoula's First Flight —
Eugene Ely (1886-1911) was the first pilot to take off and land on a naval ship. The well-known aviator was also the first to fly an airplane in Missoula. On June 28, 1911, he took off and landed at Fort Missoula's nearby baseball field. He made . . . — — Map (db m144337) HM
77 ► New Jersey, Camden County, Camden, Central Waterfront — 14 — Wally Schirra — New Jersey Hall of Fame —
"I left Earth three times and found no other place to go. Please take care of Spaceship Earth." -Wally Schirra Born: March 12, 1923 Died: May 3, 2007 Birthplace: Hackensack, New Jersey Branch of . . . — — Map (db m220969) HM
78 ► New Jersey, Cape May County, Stone Harbor, Middle Township — God Bless America —
Each of our five branches of service are represented by those that have served and who have made this exhibit possible. Each served our country honorably and fought to preserve our freedom. We thank them and all of our Veterans.

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79 ► New York, Albany County, Cohoes — A Park Named Craner * Cohoes Recalls a Hero — Cohoes Remembers Vets Craner Park Cohoes, NY Saturday, May 20, 2006 —
Robert Craner was born in 1933 to Grace and Alfred Craner and grew up at 27 Church Street in the "Orchard" section of Cohoes. He graduated from the local Catholic Central High School in 1950 and enlisted in the Air Force at the age of 19. Craner . . . — — Map (db m40821) HM
80 ► New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Fieldston — Memorial Grove — Van Cortlandt Park — Reported permanently removed
Memorial Grove was created to honor Bronx men who served in World War II and Korea. The grove is shaded by Pin oaks (Quercus palustris), Red oaks (Quercus rubra), and Norway maples (Acer platanoides). Memorial Grove was first planted in 1949 to . . . — — Map (db m53839) HM
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81 ► New York, Erie County, Grand Island — Philip C. Taylor — April 15, 1949 - May 27, 1971 —
Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Philip Taylor, a Grand Island resident, enlisted in the Army in 1970 after completing one year at West Virginia University. On May 27th, 1971, he was serving as the observer on board an OH-58A Scout helicopter. SSgt . . . — — Map (db m197443) HM WM
82 ► New York, Oneida County, Oriskany — Anchor — USS Oriskany CVA-34 —
First Plaque Anchor USS Oriskany CVA-34 In Memory Of Those Who Served Our Nation In Korea-Vietnam As Did The Aircraft Carrier Donated By Utica Moose Lodge No. 450 Proceeding forward . . . — — Map (db m154302) WM
83 ► New York, Oneida County, Rome — Brothers-in-law in War and Peace —
Joseph R. "Papa Joe" Fusco Sr. Jan. 14th 1930-May 4th 2012 1947: Entered military service, stationed in Trieste, Italy serving with the U.S. Army of occupation in Europe. 1951: Honorably discharged. 1956: Began refueling . . . — — Map (db m226319) HM
84 ► Ohio, Fulton County, Archbold — David K. Aeschliman Memorial — May 17, 1949 - Jan. 16, 1970 —
Two Purple Hearts Distinguished Flying Cross O.L.C. Air Medal Graduate of Archbold High School in May of 1967 and entered military service in June of 1967. Entered Vietnam in August of 1969 with the 17th Air Cavalry Troop B, 3rd . . . — — Map (db m130966) WM
85 ► Ohio, Hamilton County, Lockland — Wiley Robert Cable — Major, U.S.M.C. — Born: Feb. 14, 1929 - Died: Feb. 16, 1968 —
Upon graduation from Lockland High School in 1947, Wiley joined the United States Marine Corps. He rose from rank of Private to Major. He was a jet pilot in the Korean War and a helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War. He was the valley area’s most . . . — — Map (db m163615) HM WM
86 ► Ohio, Miami County, Piqua — Capt. Don Gentile — A One Man Air Force — Born December 6, 1920, Piqua —
Metal marker also has pictures of three aircraft, the Spitfire, the P-47 Thunderbolt, and the P-51 Mustang Stone Inscription: Domenic Salvatore Gentile Son of Paquale and Josephine Gentile R.A.F. 8/41 U.S.A.F. 9/42 . . . — — Map (db m17160) HM
87 ► Ohio, Montgomery County, Riverside — "The Mighty Eighth" — 19 Jan. 1942 - 12 Sept. 1945 — European - African - Middle Eastern Theater of Operations —
VIII Bomber Command 19 January 1942 Eight Air Force 1 February 1942 Air Offensive Campaigns and Commanders “Europe” - Maj. Gen. Ira C. Eaker “Normandy” - Brig. Gen. Newton Longfellow “Northern France” - Maj. Gen. Frederick L. . . . — — Map (db m27389) WM
88 ► Ohio, Montgomery County, Riverside — Lt Col Lee R Gulley Sr — 1920 - 1998 — Command Pilot —
Lead Pilot, 453rd Bombardment Group 2nd Combat Wing, 2nd Division. Completed 30 bombing missions over Germany and France. Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal and Army Commendation Medal for heroism/extraordinary . . . — — Map (db m85734) HM WM
89 ► Ohio, Pickaway County, Westfall, Wayne Township — William J. Barthelmas, Jr. —
In honor of William J. Barthelmas, Jr. Capt U.S.A.F. Silver Star Award w/3-OLC Pickaway Co. First Viet Nam Casualty July 27, 1965 By William J. Barthelmas, Sr. family Bell presented by Class '64 — — Map (db m250203) WM
90 ► Ohio, Williams County, Bryan — 7-86 — Richard E. Schreder — 1915 - 2002 — Reported missing
Richard E. Schreder grew up in Toledo, Ohio and graduated from the University of Toledo with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was a decorated navy pilot and iconic aviation figure who helped shape the American soaring movement, . . . — — Map (db m178433) HM
91 ► Oklahoma, Johnston County, Tishomingo — CDR. Clarence "Smokey" Tolbert USN —
Born on June 3, 1939 to Elvie E.. and Cleo P. Tolbert, Johnston County, Okla. Smokey was assisted by Congressman Carl Albert in gaining an appointment to the US Naval Academy and graduated with the class of 1962. He was the first US Naval Academy . . . — — Map (db m184305) HM
92 ► Pennsylvania, Bradford County, East Smithfield — Lieutenant Eugene Bernard Memorial — Oct. 31, 2017 —
A memorial service was held at this spot for Lt. Eugene Bernard, of Kansas City, Kansas on the 65th anniversary of his tragic death, (6 PM Oct. 31, 1952) when his Navy Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat Fighter crashed a quarter mile south of this village. He . . . — — Map (db m198147) HM WM
93 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Distinguished Flying Cross —
For heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Established by the Congress on July 2, 1926, during the Presidency of Calvin Coolidge. — — Map (db m232247) HM WM
94 ► Pennsylvania, Cumberland County, Carlisle, Middlesex Township — COL Joseph D. Newsome — Reported permanently removed
Joe Newsome, a Pennsylvania native, graduated from the Pennsylvania Military College in 1961 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the US Army. During his 28-year career he served in a variety of units, including Field Artillery and . . . — — Map (db m104443) HM
95 ► Pennsylvania, Cumberland County, Carlisle, Middlesex Township — Colonel Joseph D. Newsome —
Joe Newsome, a Pennsylvania native, graduated from the Pennsylvania Military College in 1961 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the US Army. During his 28-year career he served in a variety of units, including Field Artillery and . . . — — Map (db m217265) HM
96 ► Pennsylvania, Elk County, St. Marys — General Edward C. Meyer —
Military Career General Edward C. "Shy" Meyer has served the nation, the Army and West Point with great distinction. In particular, his services as a commander and staff officer in combat, his direction of Army modernization and force . . . — — Map (db m152008) HM WM
97 ► Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, Mount Pleasant — Battle of Midway - Battle Of Iwo Jima - Uncomon Valor —
Navy Carrier launched airstrike Battle Of Midway 1942 Marine Corps raising the flag Battle of Iwo Jima 1945 Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue Distinguished Service Cross Medal of Honor Navy Cross Air Force Cross Distinguished . . . — — Map (db m204250) WM
98 ► Rhode Island, Kent County, Coventry — Major Edouard J. Jacques —
In Memory of Major Edouard J. Jacques For his dedicated service to the United States of America having received the Distinguished Flying Cross from the 8th Army Air Force during WWII (1944-1945), the R.I. Star, & for his dedicated service to the . . . — — Map (db m152528) HM WM
99 ► South Carolina, Horry County, Myrtle Beach — Brigadier General Joel T. Hall —
General Hall served at Myrtle Beach Air Force Base as Commander of the 354th Tactical Fighter Wing during the period April 1984 to January 1986. He is a native of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of . . . — — Map (db m102767) WM
100 ► South Carolina, Horry County, Myrtle Beach — Brigadier General Robert G. Jenkins —
General Jenkins served at Myrtle Beach Air Force Base as Vice Commander and then Commander of the 354th Tactical Fighter Wing from August 1987 to March 1990. He accumulated more than 3,100 flying hours in tactical fighter aircraft, . . . — — Map (db m121751) HM

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