World War II Honoree

Wesley F. Wachtel

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Tate Springs, Tennessee

Honored By

David F. Wachtel

Relationship

Son

RADIO TECHNICIAN. BUILT SEVERAL FULLY FUNCTIONAL TRANSMIT AND RELAY RADIO STATIONS ON ISLANDS AND IN JUNGLES OF SOUTH PACIFIC, FROM GROUND UP. SERVED IN SEVERAL JOINT OPERATIONS. MOST NOTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS; BUILT GROUND RADIO TRIANGULATE GUIDANCE SYSTEM ON SEVERAL ISLANDS TO SUPPORT AIR RAIDS ON JAPAN. SET UP RECEIVE STATION FOR FIRST EVER PICTURE OVER WIRE AND RADIO TEST DURING WWII, PACIFIC THEATER.