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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Wesley Phelps

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Neafus, Kentucky

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PRIVATE. SERVED WITH THE 3RD BATTALION, 7TH MARINES, 1ST MARINE DIVISION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY ON OCTOBER 4, 1944 ON PELELIU. KILLED IN ACTION ON THAT DAY, EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.