Larkins John M.

Monuments

The Monument to the Aviation Martyrs in the War of Resistance Against Japan

Name:

John M. Larkins

Rank:

Technical Sergeant

Serial Number:

34188347

Unit:

678th Bomber Squadron, 444th Bomber Group, Very Heavy

Date of Death:

1944-06-26

State:

Tennessee

Cemetery:

Manila American Cemetery, Taguig, Philippines

Plot:

Walls of the Missing

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Comments:

John M. Larkins entered the military service in Tennessee. He served in the 678th Bomber Squadron, 444th Bomber Group, Very Heavy as a Technical Sergeant and Tail Gunner of an aircraft during World War II. Tsgt Larkins perished when U.S. Army Air Corps B-29-10-BW Superfortress #42-6323, nicknamed "Eileen" crashed and burned in India. All eleven crewmembers were killed.

His name is commemorated on the Walls of the Missing, Manila American Cemetery, Taguig City, Philippines. He was one of over 2000 Americans who lost their lives defending China from their Japanese invaders from 1941-1945. He is also commemorated on the The Monument to the Aviation Martyrs in the War of Resistance Against Japan in Nanjing, China.

Source of information: www.findagrave.com, www.abmc.gov