World War II Honoree

John P. Wiltenmuth, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

New Orleans, Louisiana

Honored By

G. Holcomb

SERVED IN NORTH AFRICA, ITALY, FRANCE, GERMANY AND AUSTRIA WITH THE 776TH TANK DESTROYER BATTALION. DURING THESE CAMPAIGNS HE WAS AWARDED FIVE BATTLE STARS AND THE PURPLE HEART. IN 2011, THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT AWARDED HIM A CHEVALIER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR FOR HIS SERVICE DURING WWII.