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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Oliver Presley Wallin

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Gruver, Texas

Honored By

Opal Wallin

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED THE SERVICE IN DECEMBER 1943 AND TOOK BASIC TRAINING AT FORT HOOD, TEXAS. LATER LANDED ON NORMANDY BEACH ARRIVING ON D-DAY PLUS 2 IN 1944. INJURED IN BATTLE OF ST. LO, FRANCE ON AUGUST 10, 1944. PRIVATE 1ST CLASS. SPENT 10 MONTHS IN MCCLOSKEY GENERAL HOSPITAL, TEMPLE, TEXAS. DISCHARGED ON JUNE 11, 1945.