WWII Vet Honored for Serving on Segregated Front Lines: 'He Was My Hero'

WWII vet honored for serving on segregated front lines: 'He was my hero' | News Channel 3-12

By Akilah Davis Click here for updates on this story     DURHAM, North Carolina (WTVD) — Hundreds of flags fly proudly, decorating the Hub RTP field. Each of them tells a personal story that honors a local hero. Walter Deloatch Sr.’s flag is on Honor Field A, along column 2 at row H. “I’m proud of him in every regard,” said LoisDeloatch. “Walter Deloatch Sr. was my hero. He was my dad.” Lois Deloatch is the seventh of her father’s 10 children. S…

WWII vet honored for serving on segregated front lines: 'He was my hero'

By Akilah Davis Click here for updates on this story     DURHAM, North Carolina (WTVD) — Hundreds of flags fly proudly, decorating the Hub RTP field. Each of them tells a personal story that honors a local hero. Walter Deloatch Sr.’s flag is on Honor Field A, along column 2 at row H. “I’m proud of him in every regard,” said LoisDeloatch. “Walter Deloatch Sr. was my hero. He was my dad.” Lois Deloatch is the seventh of her father’s 10 children. S…

Northampton County WWII vet honored for serving on segregated front lines: 'He was my hero'

Walter Deloatch Sr. died in 2022 at 98 years old, but his legacy lives on through his family and remembrance of his life and military service.