World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James L. Wilbanks, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Knoxville, Tennessee
Honored By
Mr. James L. Wilbanks
Relationship
Self
Member of the Army Combat Engineers. Spent three years in combat zone in the South, Central and Western Pacific. Combat Engineer Company Commander with both Army Divisions and Marine Divisions in landing on hostile shores. Later an Engineer Battalion Commander. Served in major battles on Saipan, Tinian and Okinawa.