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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Jessie Ollie Wikle, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Madison, Alabama

Honored By

American Legion Post 229, Madison AL

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Received military training at Brooks and Kelly fields, Texas and at McDill Field, Tampa, Florida. Transferred to France, then North Africa. Serving in the 340th Bomb Squadron, 97th Bomb Group (Heavy) when his B-17 flying Fortress 'The Flaming Mayme' was shot down during battle for Tunisia.