World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Bryson West
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Wood River, Illinois
Honored By
Ms. Yvonne R. West
Relationship
Great Niece
ENLISTED IN THE TEXAS NATIONAL GUARD AND WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 131ST FIELD ARTILLERY, 2ND BATTALION, BATTERY E. WHILE STATIONED IN JAVA, HE TRANSFERRED TO THE ARMY AIR CORPS, 19TH BOMB GROUP, 93RD SQUADRON AS A TAIL GUNNER FOR A B-17. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION IN AUSTRALIA ON JULY 1, 1942 AT AGE 20.