John Chester Myre was born Jan. 13, 1918 to John C. and Violet Ida Wohlwend Myre. He died July 2, 1944 and is buried in West Prairie Cemetery, Thompson, IA.
Lt. Myre served in World War II with the U.S. Army and was KIA in Italy while serving with Co. A, 361st Infantry, 91st Division. He was awarded the Bronze Star.
Source: ancestry.com
