World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Wilbur M. Philips
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Peoria, Illinois
Honored By
A Grateful American
ENTERED THE ARMY OCTOBER 12, 1942. SERVED IN WWII WITH THE 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION (THE PRAIRIE DIVISION), 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 1ST BATTALION, IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. AWARDS: EXPERT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PURPLE HEART.