Sgt. Oscar C. Walrod 1918 - 1944

WALROD, DETERS

Posted By: Connie Swearingen- Volunteer (email)
Date: 9/25/2016 at 20:05:34

Correctionville News
5 January 1950

Killed in Action

The family of Sgt. Oscar C. Walrod, missing in action over France, August 3, 1944, has been informed that his body will arrive here Saturday, January 7, 1950. The remains will be taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. Anson Juelfs, near Cushing where a short prayer service will be held Monday afternoon, January 9, 1950, at 2 o’clock. Burial will be in the Correctionville Cemetery with graveside services by the American Legion and VFW posts. The Wilson-Hull Funeral Home will be in charge. Sgt. Walrod was a top turret gunner in the 95th Bomb Group, 412 Bomber Squadron, when his plane was shot down over France on his very last mission during the war. The young soldier enlisted September 22, 1941, and saw much combat service. He received the 4 Oak Leaf Cluster, the Air Medal, European Theatre Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, The Purple Heart and was up for the Distinguished Flying Cross when he was listed as missing. He was 26 years old at the time. His parents are Earl Walrod of Correctionville and Mrs. Tressie Bolles of Ontario, Or.

Correctionville News
19 January 1950

Short funeral services for Tech. Sgt. Oscar C. Walrod were held at the home of his sister, Mrs. Anson Juelfs near Cushing on Monday, January 9, 1950, with Rev. Arthur Dyson officiating. Many relatives and friends attended the services. Memorial services were held in 1945 at Axtell, Ks.

The American Legion and VFW had charge of military services at the Correctionville Cemetery. Tech. Sgt. Oscar C. Walrod, son of Earl A. Walrod and Tressie Bolles, was born November 19, 1918, near Correctionville, Iowa. He died in the service of his country August 3, 1944, at the age of 25 years, 8 months and 15 days.

His early life was spent around Correctionville. Prior to enlisting in Air Corps on September 22, 1941, he went to Grizzly, Or., where he worked on a ranch for H.P. Newhill. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Deters of Axtell, Ks, on June 5, 1943 and to this union a son, Joey, was born on August 6, 1944.

Sgt. Walrod went overseas in January 1944, as a top turret gunner on a B-17 in the 8th Air Force. His plane was shot down over France while taking part in heavy bombing over Germany on August 3, 1944, which resulted in his untimely death. He was on his last mission.

He received his Gunner’s Wings—European Theatre, the Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, the Good Conduct medal and the Purple Heart, and was up for the Distinguished Flying Cross when his plane was shot down. Besides his widow and son, he leaves to mourn his loss his father and mother, 3 sisters, Mrs. Anson Juelfs of Cushing, Ruby and Robert Walrod of Ontario, Or., 3 brothers, Virgil of Anthon, Roger of San Bruno, Cal., and Alfred of Belmont, Cal., and many other relatives and friends.