World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James S. Wilson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Johnstown, New York
Honored By
Leonce J. Wilson
Relationship
Son
HE SERVED IN ITALY AND WAS CAPTURED BY THE GERMANS AT THE BATTLE OF SALERNO ON SEPTEMBER 13, 1943, WHILE ACTING AS A MESSENGER FOR HIS COMPANY. HE ENDED UP IN SEVERAL STALAGS IN POLAND AND GERMANY. HE WAS LIBERATED BY ALLIED FORCES IN MARCH 1945.