World War II Honoree

Francis W. Wilson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Honored By

Hal D. Terrell

Relationship

Friend

SERVED AS AN AIRPLANE AND ENGINE MECHANIC ASSIGNED TO HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS BATTERY, I CORPS ARTILLERY IN THE SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA AND LUZON (INVASION OF THE PHILIPPINES). AWARDED THE ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, EXPERT RIFLE CARBINE BADGE AND THE HONORABLE LAPEL BUTTON. ENTERED THE SERVICE MAY 25, 1943 AND WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED FEBRUARY 12, 1946 AT FORT LOGAN, COLORADO.