Mayron Leo Walls was born in West, Mc,Lennan Co., Texas to Annie Kate Hurtt and James Leo Walls on Sept 4, 1924. He was the fifth of seven children. He lived in West, Belton, Sherman, and Houston Texas.
Called "Sonny Boy" by his family. "Sonny" had a cousin in the US Navy stationed at Pearl Harbor who encouraged him to enlist and see the world. He was very anxious to do so and at only 16 years old he lied and told the recruiting officers he was 19, on August 30, 1941, five days before his 17th birthday, he enlisted in the U.S Army for the Hawaiian Department. At the time of his enlistment the U.S. was not at war and Hawaii was a beautiful peaceful paradise. He was jubilant to fulfill a dream and to serve his country and learn a trade while serving in the army.
Just three months later, on Dec. 7, 1941 the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor by air and by sea. 'Sonny", survived this attack and , unfortunately his cousin Lee Herwin Duke (Find A Grave Memorial# 107534034), was on the The USS Curtiss harbored at Pearl Harbor which engaged in bringing down dive bombers, one into the ship, which killed him.
In his third year of service he was sent to the Leyte Gulf in the Philippines and was involved in the World War II's greatest sea battle. He felt honored to serve under Gen. Douglas MacArthur and to be part of the U.S. return to Leyte Island on Oct. 20, 1944. It was a very difficult land battle with hand to hand combat. He wrote about the excessive rain and of bailing water out of his hole and how dark it was. He said that the Japanese won't fight in the daytime, that they wait for night and sneak up. The only trouble in the daytime is trying to keep up with them since they run at first light. It was here that he was wounded on November 14th and died five days later on November 19, 1944, at the age of 20.
In a letter to Mayron's mother, Annie K. Walls dated Nov. 27, 1944 from his Commanding Officer, Capt. Neil D. Reid, 21st Infantry, Company M said: "There is little need for me to tell you of his virtues; that he was popular, young, clean cut, active and a good athlete. He was reliable, dependable, and at all time a first class soldier, this you knew, as did all of us, his friends, within the company. I had the occasion to be with him on one dangerous day and night. His actions throughout that campaign with the enemy were so brilliant and gallant that he inspired every man around him. Knowing him as I did, I know that he did not fear death, and that he met it satisfied that he had completed his appointed job. I realize there is little measure of comfort to be found in this feeble letter. I wish there were more I might say or do at this time. May I close by saying that I am very proud to have known and to have fought by the side of your outstanding son."
When his body was returned to the states four year later, his funeral was held Oct 07 1948 at Pat H. Foley Funeral Home officiated by Rev. H. T. Dennis. He is interred at Brookside Section 3, Lot 55.
His niece, Lauren Carter Aumann, has his family bible with the Walls, Wauls, Hurtt family records and the original letters and telegrams sent to his mother at time of his death.
Called "Sonny Boy" by his family. "Sonny" had a cousin in the US Navy stationed at Pearl Harbor who encouraged him to enlist and see the world. He was very anxious to do so and at only 16 years old he lied and told the recruiting officers he was 19, on August 30, 1941, five days before his 17th birthday, he enlisted in the U.S Army for the Hawaiian Department. At the time of his enlistment the U.S. was not at war and Hawaii was a beautiful peaceful paradise. He was jubilant to fulfill a dream and to serve his country and learn a trade while serving in the army.
Just three months later, on Dec. 7, 1941 the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor by air and by sea. 'Sonny", survived this attack and , unfortunately his cousin Lee Herwin Duke (Find A Grave Memorial# 107534034), was on the The USS Curtiss harbored at Pearl Harbor which engaged in bringing down dive bombers, one into the ship, which killed him.
In his third year of service he was sent to the Leyte Gulf in the Philippines and was involved in the World War II's greatest sea battle. He felt honored to serve under Gen. Douglas MacArthur and to be part of the U.S. return to Leyte Island on Oct. 20, 1944. It was a very difficult land battle with hand to hand combat. He wrote about the excessive rain and of bailing water out of his hole and how dark it was. He said that the Japanese won't fight in the daytime, that they wait for night and sneak up. The only trouble in the daytime is trying to keep up with them since they run at first light. It was here that he was wounded on November 14th and died five days later on November 19, 1944, at the age of 20.
In a letter to Mayron's mother, Annie K. Walls dated Nov. 27, 1944 from his Commanding Officer, Capt. Neil D. Reid, 21st Infantry, Company M said: "There is little need for me to tell you of his virtues; that he was popular, young, clean cut, active and a good athlete. He was reliable, dependable, and at all time a first class soldier, this you knew, as did all of us, his friends, within the company. I had the occasion to be with him on one dangerous day and night. His actions throughout that campaign with the enemy were so brilliant and gallant that he inspired every man around him. Knowing him as I did, I know that he did not fear death, and that he met it satisfied that he had completed his appointed job. I realize there is little measure of comfort to be found in this feeble letter. I wish there were more I might say or do at this time. May I close by saying that I am very proud to have known and to have fought by the side of your outstanding son."
When his body was returned to the states four year later, his funeral was held Oct 07 1948 at Pat H. Foley Funeral Home officiated by Rev. H. T. Dennis. He is interred at Brookside Section 3, Lot 55.
His niece, Lauren Carter Aumann, has his family bible with the Walls, Wauls, Hurtt family records and the original letters and telegrams sent to his mother at time of his death.
Mayron Leo Walls was born in West, Mc,Lennan Co., Texas to Annie Kate Hurtt and James Leo Walls on Sept 4, 1924. He was the fifth of seven children. He lived in West, Belton, Sherman, and Houston Texas.
Called "Sonny Boy" by his family. "Sonny" had a cousin in the US Navy stationed at Pearl Harbor who encouraged him to enlist and see the world. He was very anxious to do so and at only 16 years old he lied and told the recruiting officers he was 19, on August 30, 1941, five days before his 17th birthday, he enlisted in the U.S Army for the Hawaiian Department. At the time of his enlistment the U.S. was not at war and Hawaii was a beautiful peaceful paradise. He was jubilant to fulfill a dream and to serve his country and learn a trade while serving in the army.
Just three months later, on Dec. 7, 1941 the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor by air and by sea. 'Sonny", survived this attack and , unfortunately his cousin Lee Herwin Duke (Find A Grave Memorial# 107534034), was on the The USS Curtiss harbored at Pearl Harbor which engaged in bringing down dive bombers, one into the ship, which killed him.
In his third year of service he was sent to the Leyte Gulf in the Philippines and was involved in the World War II's greatest sea battle. He felt honored to serve under Gen. Douglas MacArthur and to be part of the U.S. return to Leyte Island on Oct. 20, 1944. It was a very difficult land battle with hand to hand combat. He wrote about the excessive rain and of bailing water out of his hole and how dark it was. He said that the Japanese won't fight in the daytime, that they wait for night and sneak up. The only trouble in the daytime is trying to keep up with them since they run at first light. It was here that he was wounded on November 14th and died five days later on November 19, 1944, at the age of 20.
In a letter to Mayron's mother, Annie K. Walls dated Nov. 27, 1944 from his Commanding Officer, Capt. Neil D. Reid, 21st Infantry, Company M said: "There is little need for me to tell you of his virtues; that he was popular, young, clean cut, active and a good athlete. He was reliable, dependable, and at all time a first class soldier, this you knew, as did all of us, his friends, within the company. I had the occasion to be with him on one dangerous day and night. His actions throughout that campaign with the enemy were so brilliant and gallant that he inspired every man around him. Knowing him as I did, I know that he did not fear death, and that he met it satisfied that he had completed his appointed job. I realize there is little measure of comfort to be found in this feeble letter. I wish there were more I might say or do at this time. May I close by saying that I am very proud to have known and to have fought by the side of your outstanding son."
When his body was returned to the states four year later, his funeral was held Oct 07 1948 at Pat H. Foley Funeral Home officiated by Rev. H. T. Dennis. He is interred at Brookside Section 3, Lot 55.
His niece, Lauren Carter Aumann, has his family bible with the Walls, Wauls, Hurtt family records and the original letters and telegrams sent to his mother at time of his death.
Called "Sonny Boy" by his family. "Sonny" had a cousin in the US Navy stationed at Pearl Harbor who encouraged him to enlist and see the world. He was very anxious to do so and at only 16 years old he lied and told the recruiting officers he was 19, on August 30, 1941, five days before his 17th birthday, he enlisted in the U.S Army for the Hawaiian Department. At the time of his enlistment the U.S. was not at war and Hawaii was a beautiful peaceful paradise. He was jubilant to fulfill a dream and to serve his country and learn a trade while serving in the army.
Just three months later, on Dec. 7, 1941 the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor by air and by sea. 'Sonny", survived this attack and , unfortunately his cousin Lee Herwin Duke (Find A Grave Memorial# 107534034), was on the The USS Curtiss harbored at Pearl Harbor which engaged in bringing down dive bombers, one into the ship, which killed him.
In his third year of service he was sent to the Leyte Gulf in the Philippines and was involved in the World War II's greatest sea battle. He felt honored to serve under Gen. Douglas MacArthur and to be part of the U.S. return to Leyte Island on Oct. 20, 1944. It was a very difficult land battle with hand to hand combat. He wrote about the excessive rain and of bailing water out of his hole and how dark it was. He said that the Japanese won't fight in the daytime, that they wait for night and sneak up. The only trouble in the daytime is trying to keep up with them since they run at first light. It was here that he was wounded on November 14th and died five days later on November 19, 1944, at the age of 20.
In a letter to Mayron's mother, Annie K. Walls dated Nov. 27, 1944 from his Commanding Officer, Capt. Neil D. Reid, 21st Infantry, Company M said: "There is little need for me to tell you of his virtues; that he was popular, young, clean cut, active and a good athlete. He was reliable, dependable, and at all time a first class soldier, this you knew, as did all of us, his friends, within the company. I had the occasion to be with him on one dangerous day and night. His actions throughout that campaign with the enemy were so brilliant and gallant that he inspired every man around him. Knowing him as I did, I know that he did not fear death, and that he met it satisfied that he had completed his appointed job. I realize there is little measure of comfort to be found in this feeble letter. I wish there were more I might say or do at this time. May I close by saying that I am very proud to have known and to have fought by the side of your outstanding son."
When his body was returned to the states four year later, his funeral was held Oct 07 1948 at Pat H. Foley Funeral Home officiated by Rev. H. T. Dennis. He is interred at Brookside Section 3, Lot 55.
His niece, Lauren Carter Aumann, has his family bible with the Walls, Wauls, Hurtt family records and the original letters and telegrams sent to his mother at time of his death.
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