UNITED STATES AIR FORCE MUSEUM
Wright Patterson Air Force Base Dayton, Ohio

In the midst of a triangular brick walkway in the Memorial Gardens at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, a deep red eagle takes form to support a black granite pedestal holding an open bronze globe.  Four plaques are attached to the sides of the pedestal, paying tribute to the men of the 95th and identifying important historical information, including the 95th’s three presidential and unit citations.  The memorial was dedicated on May 7, 1995, and every year on that date there is a memorial service on the grounds.

ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE

Every May 7th at 9:45 a.m. there is a 95th Memorial Service held at our monument.  This service commemorates the last B-17 lost in World War II.  There were two survivors.  The actual time was 10:07 a.m., and we try to lay the wreath at exactly this time each year.  If you are in the area, please attend this short, moving ceremony to honor these men who lost their lives on a mercy mission to feed the starving Dutch people.

(Check Events Calendar for exact date, time, and location)

On May 7, 2000 a bench honoring Colonel David T. McKnight was dedicated not far from the 95th’s memorial.  Originally selected to command the 335th Bomb Squadron, he went on to become the 95th BG Air Operations Officer in September of 1943.  The bench inscriptions read:

WHEN NEEDED MOST HIS WAS THE STRENGTH THAT HELD US TOGETHER

A GREAT LEADER IN SPIRIT - IN ACTION - IN WAR - IN PEACE

LINK TO: PHOTO GALLERY OF our MEMORIALS in DAYTON