Walker C Robertson ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Massachusetts
Walker C Robertson
World War II
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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.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 485387 |
| Service ID | 31139492 |
| Name | Walker C Robertson |
| From | Suffolk County, Massachusetts |
| Casualty Date | September 24, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Radio Operator |
| Casualty Type | DNB - Died Non-battle, air crash |
| Location | India |
| Burial | Jefferson 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.
◼Walker C Robertson :: Radio Operator
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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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