World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Willie G. Wiles, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Danville, Virginia
Honored By
Mrs. Christine Wiles
Relationship
Wife
Served in the Signal Corps, attached to the 5th Air Force. In service for 3 years and 6 months. Overseas in the Pacific area. Came home as a hospital patient, first confirmed case of returning soldier with Malaria in the U.S.. Died at age 43 from service-connected illness.