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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Robert W. Wilson, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Ithaca, New York

Honored By

M. J. Lynett

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN 1941 WITH THE 30TH ARMY ENGINEERS WHICH BECAME THE 660TH ENGINEERS WHEN THEY SAILED TO ENGLAND IN 1942. BESIDES MAKING MAPS OF FRANCE AND TEACHING MAP MAKING TO NEW TROOPS, HE MADE A SCALE MODEL OF THE NORMANDY COAST OF FRANCE WHICH WAS USED IN PLANNING THE D-DAY BEACHHEADS.