World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James W. Wiggins
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Andalusia, Alabama
Honored By
Calvin J. Wiggins
Relationship
Son
Served as a flight engineer on a C-47 paratrooper delivery aircraft in the European Theater. Missions were in Germany and Belgium. Received medals for emergency landing a disabled aircraft behind enemy lines with a mortally wounded pilot and co-pilot.