World War II Honoree

Pearl Englund Wilson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Revillo, South Dakota

Honored By

Marilyn E. Wilson

Relationship

daughter

WWII. SHE WAS A MEMBER OF THE WOMEN'S ARMY CORP BAND. SHE PLAYED TROMBONE, FRENCH HORN, AND TRUMPET IN BOTH THE MARCHING AND DANCE BANDS. SHE TOURED ALL 50 STATES EXCEPT ALASKA AND HAWII, ENTERTAINING THE TROUPS, MEETING TROUPS AS THEY RETURNED TO THE STATES, AND MARCHING IN PARADES. SHE MARCHED IN REVIEW FOR PRESIDENT EISENHOWER.