Toler John P.

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John P. Toler is honored on the following 1 monument(s) in our database:

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

Name:

John P. Toler

Rank:

First Lieutenant

Serial Number:

O-733492

Unit:

491st Bomber Squadron, 341st Bomber Group, Medium

Date of Death:

1944-03-05

State:

Louisiana

Cemetery:

Manila American Cemetery, Taguig, Philippines

Plot:

Walls of the Missing

Row:

Grave:

Decoration:

Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Purple Heart

Comments:

John P. Toler entered the military service in Louisiana. He served in the 491st Bombardment Squadron, 341st Bombardment Group, Medium as a First Lieutenant during World War II. He was declared "Missing in Action" on March 5, 1944 and is commemorated on the Walls of the Missing, Manila American Cemetery, Taguig City, Philippines. 1Lt Toler 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 but death date is inscribed as 1944-03-04.