Myers Walter S.

Monuments

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

Name:

Walter S. Myers

Rank:

First Lieutenant

Serial Number:

O-730944

Unit:

22nd Bomber Squadron, 341st Bomber Group, Medium

Date of Death:

1944-02-06

State:

California

Cemetery:

Manila American Cemetery, Taguig, Philippines

Plot:

Walls of the Missing

Row:

Grave:

Decoration:

Air Medal, Purple Heart

Comments:

Walter S. Myers entered the military service in California. He served in the 22nd Bombardment Squadron, 341st Bombardment Group, Medium as a First Lieutenant and Co-Pilot of an aircraft during World War II. He was declared "Missing in Action" on February 4, 1946 and is commemorated on the Walls of the Missing, Manila American Cemetery, Taguig City, Philippines. 1Lt Myers 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 and death date is inscribed as 1944-02-06.