The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-08
Cory Field Is Dedicated
With Impressive Ceremony
Governor, Naval Off
GERS and Prominent
Citizens Take Part
In Exercises

symbols OF the naVy's respect
and admiration, smoke from
a salute of 21 guns lowering
over a crowd estimated at s.
900 and marked by addresses
emphasizing unselfish sacri-
flee, service and patriotism,
Cory Field was impressively
dedicated in memory of Lieu
tenant-Commander William
M. Cory, Jr., yesterday aft
ernoon.
Varying from the clear weather Of
the past two weeks, the day was one
to lend solemnity to the occasion, to
attune the spirit of the assemblage
to the spirit of reverence, love and
memory. 1t was raining at l o'clock
but when the motorcade arrived at
Cory Field rain had ceased to fall
leaving the skies leaden.
With detachments of sailors and
marines from the naval air station,
the air station band, a detachment of
soldiers from Fort Barrancas leading,
the parade formed in front of the
San Carlos hotel at . o'clock. The
honor guests of the day, representa-
tivcs of the state, city, county, air sta
tion, civic organizations and others
followed in automobiles.
400 Cars Take Part
The parade headed down Palafox
street to Zarragossa, east on Zarragos-
sa to jefferson, north to Government,
west to PalafoX again, north TO Wright
and east to Tarragonna where the
sailors, soldiers, marines and many
others boarded a special train for
Goulding. Hundreds of cars joined in
the motorcade, approximately 400 TAX
ing part.
At the field the speakers stand was
banked on either side with six land
planes Across the field. lined in per-
feet symmetry, were five others. Later
these rose from the spacious aeronaH4,
teal training ground, flew gracefully
above, thrilling those present With
iunumerable stunts.
Malone First Speaker
Ed Malone, speaking for Paul P.
Stewart. president of the Chamber of
Commerce. who was unable to be
present. was the first Speaker. He
spoke of the civic activities resulting
in securing the grounds for the land
ing field, and introduced Mayor j. H
Rayliss. who was master of cere-
monies. Mayor Bayliss expressed ap-
probation for the honor of acting in
that capacity and qualification for the
spirit Of concerted effort the people of
Pensacola. the personnel of the air
station and civic agencies displayed in
making the field possible. He also told
of the Improvement of the field after
the necessary acreage had been Sc
cured.
Captain II. II. Christy, commandant
of the local air station, spoke on
What the Landing Field Means to
the Navy His address, in which pre-
paredness was stressed and keen ap-
probation extended on behalf of the
navy for the gift, can be found else
where in The Journal this morning.
Hardee Delivers EuIogy
Governor Hardee then delivered the
eulogy to Lieutenant CommandeT
William Cory, one of the first avia-
tton students stationed at Pensacola
and to whose memory the filed was
dedicated. He told of his character as
man, his conformity to duty to his
own life. in an attempt to rescue a
comradc, Lieut.. Wagner. from a burn
ing plane at Hartford, Conn, oct. 6.
1920
Following the governors eloquent
tribute, the air station band played
while the five planes took off.
Dedicated by Sheppard.
Judge William b. Sheppard, Of the
7 nit llNr
Gated Cory Field,
He enumerated the benefits and ad-
vantagcs to Pensacola through having
the air station here. He spoke of the
amiability and modesty
Of the ono for whom the field was
named.
The name we give this field"
Judge Sheppard said. twill he an
inspiration to the men who train
here to emulate the example of
him wide that another might
live. The story Of his courage
and self f-sacrifice will live to encour-
age and inspire them. It was as sub
lime a spectacle of devotion to discip-
line and gallantry as ever marked
courage in the line of duty. In obed-
iencc, therefore, to my commission
from the city Of Pensacola. l solemn
Iy dedicate and name this training
ground Cory Field"
About so carrier pigcnos We're re-
leased during his speech, They cir
cled several times widening the cir
Gle each time and finally headed
for their lofts at the naval
air station. This pictured the rela-
ton between the air station and the
landing field provided by the people
pf Pensacola.
Little Miss Milllcent Wills, grand
laughter of Capt, Christy. then m
'urled d banner bearing the inscrip-
ion Cory Field
Father Accepts Horror.
Traces of emotion only once or
vice were noticeable on the counten-
.nce and in the voice Of Hon. William
VI. Cory, father of Lieutenant-Co Com
nander Cory, when he accepted the |
lonor that had been conferred upon |
lis son. Young Cory was a Floridian. |
referring to this, his father said the |
,onor was dearer because it came |
rom those of his own state.
Admiral Magruder, commander of !
he Gulf naval district. told OF his |
Ssociation with Commander !
,orry during the war in France. He
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