World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James Wilson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Traverse City, Michigan
Honored By
A Grateful American
ENTERED THE ARMY FEBRUARY 24, 1943. SERVED IN WWII WITH THE 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION (THE PRAIRIE DIVISION), 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 1ST BATTALION, COMPANY A, IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDS: COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.