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
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 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
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
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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 . . . — — Map (db m8521) HM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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 23 1/2 enemy planes Missouri top-ranking fighter pilot of WWII It earned him the . . . — — Map (db m172479) 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
In memory of Sgt. John Basilone U.S. Marine Corps Killed at Iwo Jima February 19, 1945 Awarded Congressional Medal of Honor and Navy Cross — — Map (db m53840) HM
In Honor of the crew of the USS Liberty - AGTR 5, in recognition of their courageous and faithful service for military action on June 8, 1967
- The following decorations were awarded -
★ Congressional Medal of Honor ★
2 Navy . . . — — Map (db m90788) WM
Medal of Honor Seige of Peking 1900 Medal of Honor Haitian Rebellion 1915 Navy Cross 1918 Distinguished Service Cross 1918 A native of Glen Cove, Dan Daly will live forever as a hero, a legend, a two time Medal of Honor winner and as a . . . — — Map (db m65166) HM
What was here before?
This was once the site of the original three-story Public School 126. The outdated structure was demolished in the 1930s, and the memorial park was built. An updated PS 126 ow stands on Catherine Street.
How did . . . — — Map (db m241341) HM
Born February 26, 1880 Died October 13, 1957 A brilliant Officer and a successful commander Served in Spanish-American War on U.S.S. St. Louis Later saw service in China Squadron In World War I served with distinction in command of destroyer . . . — — Map (db m42563) HM
The Lance Corporal Jordan C. Haerter Veterans' Memorial Bridge
May 7, 2008 State of New York Senate Assembly
"The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly do enact as follows: To recognize the ultimate . . . — — Map (db m133399) HM WM
Wahpeton, North Dakota 1917-1982 Company G, 2nd Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, U.S. Army On October 20, 1951, Master Sergeant Keeble, who was leading a support platoon in the attack on Hill 765, observed that attacking . . . — — Map (db m240693) HM
On this 30th day of May 1968
This flag pole is reverently dedicated to the cherished memory of
Airman First Class
William H. Pitsenbarger
Fallen hero of the Vietnam War, he was killed in action April 11,1966 while engaged in . . . — — Map (db m206151) HM WM
In every war since the founding of this country, citizens of Newbury Township
have served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America
Many Covington-area servicemen in World War I joined Company A 3rd Infantry Regiment Ohio National . . . — — Map (db m157090) WM
Airman First Class William H. Pitsenbarger Rescue and Survival Specialist
Born: July 8, 1944, Piqua, Ohio
Son of W. F. and Irene Pitsenbarger
Graduated Piqua High School Class of 1962
Died: April 11, 1966, near Cam My, Vietnam
Airman . . . — — Map (db m166809) HM WM
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
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Rex T. Barber was one of 16 fighter pilots who participated in the famous - and then Top Secret - “Yamamoto” mission, which helped turn the tide of World War II against the Japanese.
Born in Culver, Oregon, in . . . — — Map (db m113386) HM
Chief Master Sergeant Richard L. Etchberger distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force on 11 March 1968. On this date, Sergeant Etchberger was manning a defensive position . . . — — Map (db m138498) HM WM
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
Assaulted by the 1st U.S. Infantry Division and the 29th U.S. Infantry Division, Omaha Beach was divided into four major landing areas: "Charlie," "Dog," "Easy," and "Fox." It was also the most heavily defended landing beach and costliest in . . . — — Map (db m217144) HM
In memory of
Brigadier General August R. "Gus" Pede
United States Army (Retired)
1933-1998
Commissioned a lieutenant of infantry from Gannon's ROTC program upon graduation in 1955, August R. Pede became the first Gannon alumnus to . . . — — Map (db m122253) HM WM
Beloved and respected Coach of the Crews at the University of Pennsylvania 1950-1969. Captain of the Penn Crew 1934. Winner of the Sullivan Award 1939, Diamond Sculls of 1938 and 1939, and American and Canadian Henleys. Heroic World War II PT Boat . . . — — Map (db m223984) HM WM
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
The Dreadnaught Battleship USS South Carolina (BB 26) was in service from 1 July 1908 – 15 Dec 1921. She was the third of four ships that have been named for the Palmetto State. During the early part of World War I, the USS South Carolina . . . — — Map (db m166867) HM WM
John Charles Waldron was born in Ft. Pierre, SD, on August 21, 1900 and was the youngest of five children born to Charles W. and Jan E. (Van Metre) Waldron, she a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. Waldron attended grade school in Fort Pierre . . . — — Map (db m123915) HM WM
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