World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
David Lloyd Wright
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
North Carolina
Honored By
John Perry Poole
Relationship
Friend
HE SERVED HIS COUNTRY DURING WWII IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC WITH THE 2ND ENGINEER'S SPECIAL BRIGADE AMPHIBIOUS CORPS. HE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS HE RECEIVED IN THE BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF ON OCTOBER 24, 1944. HE RETURNED TO FULL COMBAT AND WENT ASHORE IN JAPAN AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE WAR.