World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Frank Wilder, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Gadsden, Alabama
Honored By
Brenda Headrick
Relationship
Daughter
PARTICIPATED IN ACTION AGAINST THE ENEMY JAPANESE AT CAPE SUDEST, PAPUA NEW GUINEA,CAPE GLOUCESTER, NEW BRITAIN AND PELELIU ISLAND, PALAU ISLANDS WHERE HE RECEIVED SEVERE INJURIES TO HIS LEG. AWARDED A PURPLE HEART.