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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Richard G. Wiggins

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Fort Towson, Oklahoma

Honored By

Richard G. Wiggins

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Went into active service September 16, 1940 with the Oklahoma 45th Division. Sent on to form 653rd Engineer Battalion; sent overseas with this unit September 1943 to India; then transferred September 1944 to China-Burma-India Headquarters Special Operations Squadron. Next, sent to China and transferred to China Special Operations Squadron Headquarters. Left China November 9, 1945 for U.S. Received honorable discharge December 12, 1945.