World War II Honoree

Charles Herbert Wilson, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Richmond, Virginia

Honored By

Velma Davis Wilson

Relationship

Wife

FIRST LIEUTENANT, SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH THE 78TH INFANTRY DIVISION AS COMPANY COMMANDER OF H COMPANY IN THE 311TH REGIMENT. AWARDS: EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH BATTLE STAR (CENTRAL EUROPE) OCCUPATIONAL MEDAL (GERMANY) COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.