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Submitted: 4/3/15 • Approved: 4/4/15 • Last Updated: 3/25/18 • R61754-G0-S3
LIEUTENANT COLONEL US Air Force
Korea
June 9, 1921-February 21, 1951
Proudly dedicated to the memory of Lieutenant Colonel Walter Siler King, United States Air Force, whose mortal remains lie in a far and distant land.
Born June 9 1921 in the Dan Horn Community of Eastland County, Texas. Killed in action February 21, 1951 while leading his squadron in support of United Nations Forces over North Korea.
We the members of the 13th Bombardment Squadron (Korea) honor our friend and comrade in arms. A true American hero who will not be forgotten while brave men live and die for freedom.
June 1991
Contributed on 4/3/15 by bshrader
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