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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

George F. Wahlen

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Ogden, Utah

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PHARMACIST'S MATE 2ND CLASS. SERVED AS A MEDICAL CORPSMAN WITH THE 2ND BATTALION, 26TH MARINES, 5TH MARINE DIVISION. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY ON MARCH 3, 1945 ON IWO JIMA. WOUNDED IN ACTION THREE TIMES. EARNED THE PURPLE HEART WITH TWO OAK LEAF CLUSTERS.