World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Wilbur Ray Grogan
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Salem, Missouri
Honored By
Lt. Col. Brian G. Millburn, USAF (Ret)
Relationship
Nephew
EARNED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL POSTHUMOUSLY. ON FEBRUARY 6, 1945, HE AND HIS CREW REPAIRED THEIR TANK WHILE UNDER CONTINUOUS FIRE FOR FOUR HOURS FROM THE ENEMY'S POSITION ONLY 50 YARDS AWAY. THEY RETURNED THE TANK TO ACTION. KILLED IN ACTION ON LUZON ISLAND, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS ON MARCH 22, 1945.