World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Richard Lee Wise
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Martinsburg, West Virginia
Honored By
Kerri Whitaker
Relationship
Granddaughter
SERVED AS A PRIVATE FIRST CLASS IN THE 17TH AIRBORNE DIVISION, COMPANY C, 194TH GLIDER INFANTRY. HE WAS IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE AND OPERATION VARSITY. HE WAS A GUNNER IN THE MORTAR SQUAD AND A PARATROOPER. WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.