World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Wilmer A. Plate
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Monahan, Texas
Honored By
Eleanor and Mary
Relationship
Daughters
ASSIGNED DUTY AS A PILOT OF A B-24 BOMBER IN THE 847TH SQUADRON, 489TH BOMB GROUP, 8TH U.S. AIR FORCE. FLEW 31 MISSIONS OUT OF ENGLAND AND RECEIVED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS AND THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL.