World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Walter G. Critchley
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Norwich, New York
Honored By
Missouri DAV Chapter 67
HE WAS ASSIGNED TO COMPANY F, 2ND BATTALION, 8TH MARINES, 2ND MARINE DIVISION. ON NOVEMBER 20, 1943, HIS UNIT LANDED ON THE SMALL ISLAND OF BETIO IN THE TARAWA ATOLL AGAINST STIFF JAPANESE RESISTANCE. HE WAS KILLED ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE BATTLE.