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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Harry W. Wheeler

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Flora, Illinois

Honored By

Robert Medley Gatewood

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE AS A DRAFTEE ON JUNE 22, 1945 AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. SELECTED FOR THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING, AND QUALIFIED IN THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY OF BASIC SOLDIER (521). HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A PRIVATE ON DECEMBER 10, 1945 AT THE SEPARATION CENTER, JEFFERSON BARRACKS, MISSOURI. EARNED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL FOR HIS SERVICE DURING THE PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY.