Lloyd Andrews Hamilton was a First Lieutenant in the 17th Areo Squadron who was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in action at Varssionagre, Belgium on August 18, 1918, and was killed in action near Lagnicourt, France on August 28, 1918. In 1934, American Legion District 5, Department of California, dedicated his memory. On May 12, 1965, on the 30th anniversary of the dedication of Hamilton Air Force Base, the citizens of Marin County presented this tribute to the officers, airmen, and civilian employees of the base in recognition of their mutual friendly relationship.