World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Richard V. Wheeler
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Ramona, California
Honored By
Mr. Richard V. Wheeler
Relationship
Self
Flew 69 combat missions in European Theatre of Operations in A-20 and A-26, light bombers. Supported Normandy invasion on 33rd mission, June 6, 1944. Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross, 13 Air Medals and French Croix de Guerre.