He was a pilot during World War II and was shot down on D Day, June 6, 1944, in Normandy.

He married Mary L. Stout Myers Aug. 2, 1941.

Presumed to have been buried in Normandy until more information can be determined of exact burial location.
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Richard S Myers
United States World War II Army Enlistment Records 1938 - 1946

Name Richard S Myers
Name (Original) MYERS RICHARD S
Event Type Military Service
Event Date 14 Feb 1941
Event Place Ft Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, United States
Race White
Citizenship Status citizen
Birth Year 1909
Birthplace INDIANA
Education Level 4 years of high school
Civilian Occupation Farm hands, general farms
Marital Status Single, without dependents
Military Rank Private
Army Branch Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Army Component Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source Reference Civil Life
Serial Number 35153192
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Richard S Myers mentioned in the record of Richard S Myers and Mary L Stout

Name Richard S Myers
Event Type Marriage Registration
Event Date 02 Aug 1941
Event Place Rush, Indiana, United States
Residence Place Rushville Indiana
Gender Male
Age (Estimated) 32
Race White
Race (Original) White
Birth Date 23 Aug 1909
Birthplace Rush Indiana
Marriage Place Rush
Father's Name Otis F Myers
Mother's Name Rhoda Cameron
Spouse's Name Mary L Stout
Spouse's Residence Place Arlington Indiana
Spouse's Gender Female
Spouse's Age (Estimated) 27
Spouse's Race White
Spouse's Race (Original) White
Spouse's Birth Date 09 Mar 1914
Spouse's Birthplace Jennings Indiana
Spouse's Father's Name William Stout
Spouse's Mother's Name Olive Stout
Officiator's Name M D Wilson