World War II Honoree

Walter A. Wheatley

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Brenda Wheatley Wilson

Relationship

Daughter

HEAVY MACHINE GUNNER, PRIVATE ST CLASS, 99TH DIVISION, 395TH INFANTRY, COMPANY H, AFRICAN AND EUROPEAN THEATRES, ALGERIA-FRENCH MOROCCO, TUNISIA, SICILY, NORTHERN FRANCE, NORMANDY, ALSACE (BATTLE OF THE BULGE) RHINELAND. DECORATIONS AND CITATIONS INCLUDE: BRONZE STAR MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE WITH 1 OAK LEAF CLUSTER, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE MEDAL WITH 7 BRONZE STARS AND 1 BRONZE ARROWHEAD.