You are standing before the Edward Butch O’Hare War memorial. This memorial honors one of the most daring pilots in American history. Edward “Butch” O’Hare was a US Navy pilot who earned the Medal of Honor for his actions during World War II. On February 20, 1942, while defending the aircraft carrier USS Lexington, O’Hare single-handedly attacked a formation of nine Japanese bombers. Amazingly, he managed to shoot down five of them and damage a sixth. He was just 27 years old at the time. His heroism saved his carrier from a devastating attack. O’Hare’s actions ensured the success of a vital mission and cemented his place as a national hero. Sadly, his heroic career ended in 1943 when his plane went down near the Gilbert Islands. O’Hare was presumed dead, but his body was never recovered. In his memory, Chicago’s Orchard Field Airport was later renamed O’Hare International Airport in recognition of his sacrifices. Here, at this memorial, you can remember the man who defended his country and saved countless lives. You can almost see that heroic Wildcat fighter soaring through the skies – “Butch” O’Hare will be remembered for all time.
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