World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
John David Wilson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Monticello, Kentucky
Honored By
McVMI 1943
Relationship
Friend
ATTENDED VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE FOR 1 YEAR IN THE CLASS OF 1939 BEFORE GOING INTO THE ARMY AIR FORCES AS A 2ND LIEUTENANT WHEN THE WAR BEGAN. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION IN NEW GUINEA ON FEBRUARY 15, 1944. HE WAS AWARDED A PURPLE HEART.