World War II Honoree

James E Wilson, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Dallas, Texas

Honored By

Betty J. Wilson

Relationship

Wife

SERVED IN THE PACIFIC FROM SEPTEMBER 24, 1942. BRONZE STAR RECIPIENT, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. SECTION LEADER 20TH INFANTRY, COMPANY M. PLATOON SERGEANT. HEAVY WEAPONS. BATTLES OF LUZON AND NEW GUINEA. LEFT THE PHILIPPINES ON AUGUST 3RD, 1945 ON A HOSPITAL SHIP. DEMOBILIZED AT HARMON GENERAL HOSPITAL LONGVIEW TEXAS, OCTOBER 26TH, 1945. JOINED ON APRIL 7TH, 1941.