Hixon Herbert P.

Monuments

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

Name:

Herbert P. Hixon

Rank:

Private First Class

Serial Number:

36319408

Unit:

375th Bomber Squadron, 308th Bomber Group, Heavy

Date of Death:

1943-07-17

State:

Illinois

Cemetery:

Manila American Cemetery, Taguig, Philippines

Plot:

Walls of the Missing

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Comments:

Herbert P. Hixon entered the military service in Illinois. He served in the 375th Bomber Squadron, 308th Bomber Group, Heavy as a Corporal during World War II. He was declared "Missing in Action" on July 17, 1943 and is commemorated on the Walls of the Missing, Manila American Cemetery, Taguig City, Philippines. Cpl Hixon 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.