World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Wilbert R. Wankel
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Woodhaven, New York
Honored By
Ms. Grace Johnston
Relationship
Friend
He was in charge of a group of young black soldiers. One day they set up explosives and then moved away. One charge didn't go off so he waited and told them to wait while he went back. That is when it exploded.