World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Vernon C. Wehmeyer
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Morrison, Missouri
Honored By
Charles D. Schmitz
Relationship
Nephew
WOUNDED AT THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE; HELPED LIBERATE A GERMAN CONCENTRATION CAMP; MARCHED DOWN THE CHAMP ELYSEE AT THE LIBERATION OF PARIS. HE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, THE BRONZE STAR, AND OTHER MEDALS OF DISTINCTION.