World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Arthur William Whisler
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Ronald Whisler
Relationship
Son
SERVED WITH THE 645TH TANK BATTALION, 1ST INFANTRY BRIGADE AT OMAHA BEACH UNTIL CLOSE TO THE END OF THE WAR WHEN HE WAS WOUNDED IN MARCH, 1945 AND WAS INVOLVED WITH THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE DEFENSIVE. WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART FOR LOSS OF LEFT LEG FROM ENEMY AIRCRAFT FIRE.