World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John David Wilhelm
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Moline, Illinois
Honored By
Mary S. Drowns
Relationship
Wife
ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE APRIL 13, 1943 AT SCOTT FIELD, ILLINOIS. SERVED IN BATTERY C, 258TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION. FOUGHT AT NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, ARDENNES, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE UNDER THE COMMAND OF GENERAL GEORGE PATTON. AWARDED WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN RIBBON, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH 1 STAR, 3 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PURPLE HEART. HONORABLY DISCHARGED NOVEMBER 3, 1945.