World War II Honoree

Carl H. Wilder

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Melrose Park, Illinois

Honored By

David L. Rappel

Relationship

Nephew-in-law

CALLED TO FEDERAL SERVICE WITH THE 131ST INFANTRY REGIMENT, ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD IN MARCH 1941. GUARDED THE ST. MARY'S SHIPPING CANAL AT SAULT SAINTE MARIE, MICHIGAN. WHEN THE 131ST INFANTRY WAS INACTIVATED IN 1944, HE WAS ASSIGNED TO COMPANY L, 117TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 30TH INFANTRY DIVISION. WITH THIS UNIT, WENT TO EUROPE AND SERVED IN THE NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND, ARDENNES, ALSACE AND CENTRAL EUROPE CAMPAIGNS.