World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James E. Wilson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Rock Island, Illinois
Honored By
Donald H. Lee
Relationship
Friend
STAFF SERGEANT. SERVED WITH THE 123RD FIELD ARTILLERY, 33RD DIVISION ON THE ISLAND OF MOROTAI AND THE INVASION OF LUZON, PHILIPPINES IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. HAD THE BEST KITCHEN AND FOOD IN THE OUTFIT. THE 123RD BATTALION WAS ENTITLED TO BATTLE HONORS FOR THE NEW GUINEA CAMPAIGN AND LUZON CAMPAIGN.