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Walter A. Herd

Master Sergeant Air Force World War II

Air Force
Air Force
Branch of Service
Air Force
Rank
Master Sergeant
Unit
553rd AAF Base Unit
Conflict / Era
World War II
Years of Service
1942 – 1945
Date of Birth
04/18/1914
Date of Death
11/15/2007
Hometown
Paris, OH
Awards & Decorations
Bronze Star, Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star, WWII Victory Medal, Rifle 30 en/MKM - 22en/Rifle expert, Good Conduct Medal, China War Memorial Medal by the Republic of China
Burial Location
Paris Twp: Oakdale
Monument Paver
Yes — Section G
Overseas Service
China Burma India (CBI) ATC (1943-1945) please see also Heroes from the Heartland pages 9 - 10
Township (entering service)
Paris
Township (current / at death)
Paris
Church
First Presbyterian Church, Marysville, Ohio
School
Marysville High School
Record Authenticated
No

Decorations

Bronze Star
Bronze Star
Presidential Unit Citation
Presidential Unit Citation
Good Conduct Medal
Good Conduct Medal

Biography

Overseas service: China Burma India (CBI) ATC (1943-1945) please see also Heroes from the Heartland pages 9 - 10. Church: First Presbyterian Church, Marysville, Ohio. School: Marysville High School.

Source: DD-214, Union Co. Recorder's Office, Vol. 3, p. 471 | obituary, Marysville Journal Tribune