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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

George F. Wheeler, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Atlanta, Georgia

Honored By

Ms. Barbara Wheeler

Relationship

Wife

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Activity During WWII

Teletype operator and a cryptographic Technician. U.S. to England to North Africa Campaign against Rommel. Invaded Italy, was overseas for 33 months and returned home for thirty days. Hospitalized at Fort McPherson, Georgia. Medical discharge on March 17, 1945. Received the European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon and 5 Bronze Stars.