World War II Honoree

Emory Merle Wilkinson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Coden, Alabama

Honored By

Daughters

EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS, 75TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 291ST REGIMENT, HEAVY WEAPONS, COMPANY M. PERSONALLY RELAYED MESSAGES BETWEEN COMMAND POSTS WHEN RADIO CONTACT WAS DOWN. RECEIVED BRONZE STAR FOR RESTORING RADIO COMMUNICATIONS TO COMMAND POST WHILE UNDER FIRE.