Walter Payne Renner was born 31 December 1921 in Greene County, Tennessee. His parents were Blaine Thomas Renner and Amita Annie Keys.
He enlisted 5 December 1942 and died of wounds 21 December 1944 on Leyte, Philippines.
Buried St. James Cemetery, Greeneville, TN
307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Infantry Division
The Knoxville Journal, February 26, 1944
Pfc. Walter Renner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Renner, of Greeneville, has returned to camp after spending a short furlough at home.
- Rank: Private First Class
- Date of birth: 31 December 1921
- Date of death: 21 December 1944
- County: Greene
- Hometown: Greeneville
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Infantry Division
- Theater: Pacific
- Conflict: World War II
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: St. James Cemetery, Greeneville, TN
- Location In Memorial: Pillar IX, Middle Panel
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