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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

James W. Wilkinson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Independence, Iowa

Honored By

Mrs. James W. Wilkinson

Relationship

Wife

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Activity During WWII

Was in the 3rd Reconnaissance Troop Headquarters, 3rd Infantry Division; section leader Scout 761. Battles and campaigns: Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland, Central Europe. Wounded in action in 1944, Italy. Decorations and citations: 3 overseas service bars, European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon with 4 Bronze Battle Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart, GO 142 Headquarters 3rd Infantry Division June 28, 1944, Victory medal, Silver Star Medal, GO 349 Headquarters 3rd Infantry Division 1945, Distinguished Unit Patch GO 44 Headquarters WD 1945, Bronze Arrowhead Medal, lapel button issued.