World War II Honoree

David H. Myers

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Westminster, Maryland

Honored By

Mr. David H. Myers

Relationship

Self

SERVED AS MEDIC WITH COMPANY C, 261ST INFANTRY REGIMENT, 65TH DIVISION IN COMBAT AND IN THE ARMY FROM MARCH 1943 TO APRIL 1946. CAMPAIGN STARS - RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. WAS CAPTURED WITH PLATOON ON AN MOTORIZED PATROL AT EFFERDING, AUSTRIA ON MAY 4, 1945. EXCHANGED FOR WAFFEN SS AND RELEASED ON THE EVENING OF THE SAME DAY. RECEIVED BRONZE STAR, POW MEDAL AND COMBAT MEDIC BADGE. WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED ON APRIL 12, 1946.