World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Richard C. Wilbur
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Noank, Connecticut
Honored By
Lavinia Wilbur
Relationship
Wife
SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH THE 743RD ORDNANCE LIGHT MAINTENANCE COMPANY AS A AUTOMOBILE SERVICEMAN IN GUADALCANAL, NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS, NEW GUINEA AND LUZON. AWARDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH BRONZE SERVICE ARROWHEAD, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE SERVICE STAR, THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.