Lost Battalion
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.
33.9121° N, 98.4947° W
Where to Find It
In front of Wichita Falls County Courthouse, Seventh and Lamar, Wichita Falls.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi SE First County Officials Wichita Falls
- <0.1 mi SE Texas Governor James V. Allred Wichita Falls
- <0.1 mi SE Joseph Hudson Barwise Wichita Falls
- <0.1 mi N Charlye Ola Farris Wichita Falls
- 0.1 mi E Wichita Falls Bank Robbery of 1896 Wichita Falls
- 0.2 mi E Site of Gorsline's Fashion Livery Stable Wichita Falls