Walker C Robertson World War II Gold Star Veteran from Massachusetts

On September 24, 1944 Private First Class Robertson was declared a casualty of World War II. He served with honor in the United States Army Air Forces. He is remembered by the people of Massachusetts. May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
Walker C Robertson
World War II
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World War II
Massachusetts
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Service Details
This Profile ID485387
Service ID31139492
NameWalker C Robertson
FromSuffolk County, Massachusetts
Casualty DateSeptember 24, 1944
WarWorld War II
Service BranchArmy Air Forces
RankPrivate First Class
SpecialtyRadio Operator
Casualty TypeDNB - Died Non-battle, air crash
LocationIndia
BurialJefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri
Notable Awards American Campaign Medal World War II Victory Medal
Remembered Walker C Robertson is buried or memorialized at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri. This is a National American Cemetery administered through the Department of Veteran's Affairs.
Additional Details
He was the Radio Operator of C-87 Liberator Express #44-39203 based at Jorhat, India. They crashed into a mountain between 3,000-4,000 feet elevation on September 24, 1944. All four airmen aboard had been killed. No bodies could be identified, but dog tags were found at the burned out wreck scene.
We identified 4 casualties in our archive related to the #44-39203 incident on September 24, 1944.
Vernal L Hurd :: Co-pilot
George A Justesen :: Pilot
Walker C Robertson :: Radio Operator
Trini P Zepeda :: Flight Engineer
Commendations + Awards
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World War II Victory Medal
American Campaign Medal
Army Presidential Unit Citation
Army Good Conduct Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
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