World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James Wexler
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Gary J. Wexler
Relationship
Son
AUGUST 13, 1943 TO FEBRUARY 3, 1946. COMPANY A, 68TH TANK BATTALION, 6TH ARMORED DIVISION, 3RD ARMY, ASSISTANT TANK DRIVER. SERVED IN RHINELAND, ARDENNES, AND CENTRAL EUROPE CAMPAIGNS. WOUNDED IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 3 BRONZE STARS, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND EXPERT SHOOTING BADGE WITH SUBMACHINE GUN BAR, SHARPSHOOTER BADGE WITH MACHINE GUN BAR.