World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Walter M. Nathan
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Birmingham, Alabama
Honored By
Mr. Ernest Nathan
Relationship
Brother
A Jewish escapee from Nazi Germany who couldn't volunteer for military service in Alabama. Drafted when applying for U.S. citizenship. Served in New Guinea, became a U.S. citizen there after 90 days of service. In the Philippines and Japan. Landed on Wakayama Beach.