World War II Honoree

Wilbur Riviere Welker

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

New Concord, New Jersey

Honored By

Linda Grace Parker

Relationship

Great Grandniece

WAS IN THE 290TH BATTALION, COMPANY C; PRIVATE 1ST CLASS. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART FOR BEING WOUNDED IN THE KNEE ON FEBRUARY 3, 1945 IN FRANCE. RECEIVED TRAINING AT CAMP SHELBY, MISSISSIPPI. WAS INVOLVED IN INFANTRY MISSION TO CONDUCT AGGRESSIVE DEFENSIVE ACTION AGAINST THE ENEMY. GIVEN TASK TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 4 MAIN SUPPLY ROUTE BYPASSES. BATTALION FOUGHT WITH 3RD DIVISION FOR FIRST WEEK OF VOSGES MOUNTAIN MISSION.