Who is Captain C. Earl Walter Jr. from Lost in Shangri-La: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II and what is their importance?

Captain C. Earl Walter Jr. grew up in the Philippines, attended military school in Los Angeles, and became a paratrooper in a unit that consisted of Filipinos. He is described as the epitome of strength, confidence, and unselfish leadership.