World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George Cooke Wainwright, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Wilson, North Carolina
Honored By
Mr. Edward Warren
Relationship
Brother-In-Law
Served with the 692nd Tank Destroyer. Entered France D-Day plus 2. Battle of the Bulge to the Rhine River. Liberated Dachau. Five battle stars; France, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg. Bronze Star, Purple Heart, European Theatre, Good Conduct Medal. Died September 24, 1993.