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