World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Paul L. Wilcox
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Honored By
Frances Wilcox
Relationship
Wife
ASSIGNED FOR DUTY TO THE 321ST INFANTRY REGIMENT, 81ST INFANTRY DIVISION (NICKNAME 'WILDCAT DIVISION'). UNIT SAW ACTION ON ANGUAR ISLAND IN THE PALAU GROUP IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS SUFFERED IN COMBAT AND THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.