World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John M. Wilke
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Flint, Michigan
Honored By
Ms. Norma Jean Wilke
Relationship
Wife
One of the youngest pilots flying P-38 and P-51 aircraft with the 52nd Air Force Squad in Italy. Right wing protector to bomber planes, qualified Marksman Caliber, biggest accomplishment; destroyed Germany supply train. Received Meritorious Achievement Air Medal.