World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Ira J. Walter
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Elm Grove, West Virginia
Honored By
Ms. Betty Walter
Relationship
Wife
Tail Gunner on a B-17. With the 360th Bomb Squadron, 303rd Bomb Group, the 'HELL'S ANGELS'. Shot down on December 1, 1943 and captured on December 7, 1943. Was a prisoner of war at Stalag 17B in Krems, Austria. Liberated in 1945 after being forced to march across Austria. Deceased on November 9, 1990.