World War II Honoree

John D. Wilson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Newton, Illinois

Honored By

Robert Medley Gatewood

ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE AS A DRAFTEE ON MARCH 20, 1942 AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. SELECTED FOR DUTY WITH THE INFANTRY, COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING, AND QUALIFIED IN THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY OF DUTY SOLDIER III (MOS 590). SERVED STATESIDE AT CAMP FANNIN, TEXAS. EARNED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.