World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Baron 'BJ' James Wilkes
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Memphis, Tennessee
Honored By
Faye Wilkes Carpenter
Relationship
Sister
SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATRE OF OPERATIONS AS A COMBAT INFANTRYMAN. HE SAW ACTION IN SEVERAL BATTLES INCLUDING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART.