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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Lester Edward Wright

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Monmouth, New Jersey

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

He joined the US Army in 1942 and was assigned to a Black Regiment. He was in charge of company payroll. His outfit was trained to bury the dead and served at the Battle of the Bulge. In 1945, he was sent home due to a serious illness. Received four battle stars.