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Lost Battalion

Wichita Falls, Wichita County

Marker Text

To the memory of those honored members of the Lost Battalion, native sons, members of the 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery, 36th Infantry Division. On March 3, 1942, these gallant men were taken prisoner by the Japanese on Java, held captive for three and one half years. The living members were released September 2, 1945. To these valiant men living and dead we offer our humble gratitude, August 1951.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description In front of Wichita Falls County Courthouse, Seventh and Lamar, Wichita Falls.
Marker # 3130
Dedicated 1951
Size, Type State Approved
Code World War II; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 33.912262, -98.494154

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