World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John M. Wylder
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Kanasa City, Missouri
Honored By
Mr. John M. Wylder
Relationship
Self
Member of the 13th Air Force, 5th Bomb Group, 23rd Bomb Squadron. Received the Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal with 5 Stars, Philippine Liberation medal with 1 Star, Air Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart, Presidential Service Unit Medal. Missing in action 6 weeks, escaped by U.S. Submarine S256 Hake.