Kethley Bryan L., Jr.

Monuments

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

Name:

Bryan L., Jr. Kethley

Rank:

First Lieutenant

Serial Number:

O-446451

Unit:

118th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron

Date of Death:

1944-12-24

State:

Mississippi

Cemetery:

Manila American Cemetery, Taguig, Philippines

Plot:

Walls of the Missing

Row:

Grave:

Decoration:

Air Medal, Purple Heart

Comments:

Bryan L. Kethley, Jr. entered the military service in Mississippi. He served in the 118th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron as a First Lieutenant during World War II. He was declared "Missing in Action" on December 24, 1944 and is commemorated on the Walls of the Missing, Manila American Cemetery, Taguig City, Philippines. 1Lt Kethley was one of over 2000 Americans who lost their lives defending China from their Japanese invaders from 1941-1945. He is commemorated on the The Monument to the Aviation Martyrs in the War of Resistance Against Japan in Nanjing, China but his name is inscribed as Brian.