World War II Honoree

James H. Wilson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Brookville, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Ms. Ina A. Dow

Relationship

Friend

ARMY, 35TH DIVISION. ARRIVED IN NORMANDY D-DAY PLUS 6, JUNE 12, 1944. WOUNDED IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE ON JANUARY 2, 1945. UNCONSCIOUS FOR 10 DAYS; IN A FIELD HOSPITAL FOR 1 MONTH AND IN THE 108TH GENERAL HOSPITAL IN PARIS FOR 8 MONTHS. MEDICALLY DISCHARGED ON SEPTEMBER 5, 1945. RECEIVED MEDALS INCLUDING THE PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE-EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL (GERMANY), WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.