World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George L. Wilhite
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Denver, Colorado
Honored By
Family
SERVED IN THE LAST CAVALRY DETACHMENT IN THE WAR, IN THE 1304TH ENGINEER BATTALION. HE LED HORSES UP THE BURMA ROAD BETWEEN CALCUTTA AND BURMA APPROXIMATELY 700 MILES. RECEIVED THE ASIATIC PACIFIC THEATER SERVICE RIBBON AND THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AR 600-68, WWII VICTORY MEDAL.