Payette County ID Archives Obituaries.....Colton, Myron Dale 1942
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Independent Enterprise, Payette, Idaho
Independent Enterprise
Payette, Idaho
September 10, 1942

Myron Colton Killed In Action

Payette Youth Makes Supreme Sacrifice In His Country’s Service

Myron Dale Colton, baker 2nd class, U. S. N., was killed in action, in 
performance of his duty in the service of his country.  No date or details were 
given by the navy department in sending this notice to the parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. H. R. Colton of Portland, Oregon.

Myron was born Nov. 15, 1921, at Payette, Idaho.  He lived here until in May, 
1939 when he joined the navy.  He was a member of the Junior Odd Fellows later 
joining the Senior Lodge of Payette.  Two of his brother(s) are in the 
service.  Vere who is a staff sergeant and in North Ireland and Harold, a 
gunner’s mate 3rd class of the U. S. Navy.  One sister, Anna, Mrs. Lawrence 
Neault, lives at Baker, Ore., and the third brother, Clifford, lives in 
Portland.  

The following is a copy of the government wire received by Mr. and Mrs. Colton:

“The Navy department deeply regrets to inform you that your son Myron Dale 
Colton, baker 2nd class, U. S. Navy, was killed in action in the performance of 
his duty and in the service of his country.  The department extends to you its 
sincerest sympathy in your great loss.  To prevent possible aid to our enemies 
please do not divulge the name of his ship or station.  On account of existing 
conditions recovery of the remains is impossible.  If further details are 
received you will be promptly informed.  Rear Admirable Randall Jacobs, Chief 
of Naval Personnel.”


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