World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William H. Wells
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Alamagordo, New Mexico
Honored By
Mrs. Patricia A. Correz
Relationship
Niece
Enlisted after Pearl Harbor attack, assigned to Hawaii. Remained in U.S. Navy and earned degree and commission. Specialty in Medical Service Corps: parasitology. Served in Egypt, Taiwan. Many research expeditions. Parasite bears his name.