World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Vernon L. Galyardt
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Russell, Kansas
Honored By
Mrs. Helene Galyardt
Relationship
Cousin
First Volunteer from County for service, had 'plush' state job. Decided he wanted to do more and volunteered for Army Air Force. Was on plane making a forced landing on the completed runway on Iwo Jima. Shot down over Kyusha, Japan.