World War II Honoree

Ira C. Myrick, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Agra, Oklahoma

Honored By

Amelia Louise

Relationship

Wife

ASSIGNED DUTY AS A MEMBER OF THE U.S. NAVY ARMED GUARD ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDED PERSONNEL TO DEFEND MERCHANT MARINE SHIPS FROM ENEMY AIRCRAFT, SUBMARINES AND ENEMY SHIPS. HE SERVED AS A GUNNER 20 MM THAT TOOK CARGO, TROOPS AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS IN SUPPORT OF ENEMY INVASIONS. SAW SERVICE IN LEYTE GULF, A TRIP FROM BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA TO BORNEO, GUAM, ADMIRALTY ISLANDS, NEW GUINEA, MARSHALL ISLANDS, ENIWETOK AND OTHERS.