Distinguished Flying Cross Memorial

The Distinguished Flying Cross was authorized by Act of Congress on 2 July, 1926, and is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in the Armed Forces of the United States, distinguishes themselves by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. A Wall of Honor was dedicated on November 11, 2004. The words of “High Flight” by Major John G. Magee, Jr. appear with it: “Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings... The high untrespassed sanctity of space. Put out my hand and touched the face of God.” Recipients listed are Lee Stanley, Paul Gilbert, Frank Gresik, Howard Hassett, Robert Martin, Davy Crockett, William Griffin, Timothy Hayes, W. Dean Hunter, Olin Carter, Jim Miller, Gene French, Don Thoms, Frank Tullo, Walter Radovich, David Switzer, Kenneth Miles, Glenn Jewett, Roy June, Jerry Korman, Edward Stock, Fred Smith, Joseph Foster, Richard Parker, William Hewlett, Richard Wall, Norman Cohen, Dan George, Paul Henderson, Glen Wiesner, and Kenneth Woodward.

Palm Springs, California · United States