World War II Honoree

Harry W. Wheeler

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Illinois

Honored By

Arturo E. Lara

Relationship

Relative

ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE AS A DRAFTEE ON JUNE 22, 1945 IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. SERVED IN THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS. COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING AND QUALIFIED FOR THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY OF BASIC SOLDIER. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A PRIVATE ON DECEMBER 10, 1945 AT THE SEPARATION CENTER IN JEFFERSON BARRACKS, MISSOURI. HE EARNED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL FOR HIS SERVICE DURING THE PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY.