World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Olin E. Barkdull
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Torrance, California
Honored By
William L. Beigel
HE WAS SERVING WITH THE 30TH QUARTERMASTER REGIMENT WHEN HE WAS CAPTURED IN THE FALL OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS IN 1942. ON SEPTEMBER 7, 1944, HE DIED IN THE SINKING OF THE SHINYO MARU OFF THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO.