World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Hershel L. Wilson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Norman, Oklahoma
Honored By
Cynthia L. Floyd
Relationship
Daughter
ENLISTED IN INFANTRY AND SERVED IN PANAMA. SELECTED FOR OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL, COMMISSIONED A 2ND LIEUTENANT. COMPLETED PILOT TRAINING IN MISSISSIPPI AND TEXAS. SERVED IN THE 8TH AIR FORCE, 457TH BOMBER GROUP IN ENGLAND. SHOT DOWN OVER BERLIN AND EXECUTED IN POW CAMP ON JUNE 21, 1944. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART.