World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William Calvin Wheaton
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
East Brookfield, Massachusetts
Honored By
Don Wheaton
Relationship
Son
SERVED WITH THE 3RD AMPHIBIOUS CORPS AT GUADALCANAL, OKINAWA, GUAM AND CHINA. WAS WITH THIS GROUP DURING THE INVASION OF OKINAWA. DURING THE BATTLE OF NORMANDY (D-DAY) HE SERVED ON LST 317. THEIR MISSION WAS TO PICK UP THE INJURED AND TAKE THEM TO ENGLAND.