Our Neighbors in the Services
Pocahontas, Iowa – Merton Bernell Myers, 29, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Myers of Pocahontas is the first Pocahontas man known to have been killed in the Second World War. His death occurred on March 10 according to a telegram from the navy department informing his parents that their son, a machinist mate first class, was killed in action in the performance of his duty and in the service of his country. He had served in the navy more than six years. He was home on leave the latter part of November.
Two brothers, Dale and Ervin, are in navy service.
Source: The Sioux City Journal, April 4, 1943
Merle Dale Myers as born Nov. 24, 1917 to Ralph W. and Vivian E. Foley Myers. He died Sept. 1, 1982 in Los Angeles, CA.
Petty Officer Myers served in World War II with the U.S. Navy. He also served in Korea.
Source: ancestry.com
