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Walter enlisted to the army on August 26th, 1942 and was inducted on Septemper 9th same year. He served in Europe and was missing in action since September 6th, 1943. He was reported to be safe in January 1944.

He ws awarded Air Medal and Purple Heart Medal.

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    Vol. 54, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, October 1, 1943, p. 1 - part 1.jpg
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    Vol. 54, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, October 1, 1943, p. 8 - part 2.jpg
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    Vol. 54, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, October 8, 1943, p. 1.jpg
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    Vol. 54, No. 34, Ed. 1 Friday, January 14, 1944, p. 1.jpg
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    Vol. 54, No. 37, Ed. 1 Friday, February 4, 1944, p. 1.jpg
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Sources

West News, Vol. 54, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, October 1, 1943, p. 1 and 8; West news, Vol. 54, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, October 8, 1943, p. 1; West News, Vol. 54, No. 37, Ed. 1 Friday, February 4, 1944, p. 1

Walter Raymond Soukup

Personal information

Gender Man
Date of Birth 08/24/1921
Date of Death 09/23/2010
Place of Birth Ross, McLennan County, TX
Place of Death Waco, McLennan County, TX
Immigration Born to at least one Czech-born parent.
Could speak Czech Not identified
Parents Anton J. Soukup and Rosa "Rose" Z. (Lichnivsky) Soukup

Military information

Area of War Europe
Rank T/Sgt.
Branch Air force
Detail of Service Gunner, radio operator
Missing in action
Award