World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Edwin M. Wilson, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
San Francisco, California
Honored By
Ens. Edwin Wilson
Relationship
Self
In VB-11, flew SBD at Henderson Field, Guadalcanal and SB2C, lead every 3rd attack off the USS Hornet CV-12. Awarded 3 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 3 Air Medals. Bomb hits on 5 Japanese Destroyers and a Japanese cargo ship.