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Henry Wilson
First Name:
Henry
Middle Name:
Merryman
Last Name:
Wilson
Date of Birth:
3/13/1917
Birthplace:
Fountain Hill, PA
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He died from wounds received in gallant action off the San Bernardino Strait in the Naval battle of the Philippines October 24-27, 1944.
Age at Death: 27
Image Source: family photo
Personal Details
Education Details:
Bethlehem High Schools, Class of 1935, Bethlehem Public Schools, Duke University, Class of 1939, B.A. Degree
Biographical Notes:
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., Milwaukee, WI
Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
Family Details:
Eunice G. Wilson, Hillsboro, IL
Judith Ann Wilson, 3 years old Hillsboro, IL
Mrs. L. E. Yoder - Los Angeles, CA, Penrhyn Wilson - 200 Hempstead Place Charlotte, NC
James B. Wilson, Midshipman - Naval Academy Annapolis, MD, Penrhyn Wilson, Jr., Capt. - Pacific Theater, Shirley L. Gately (step-sister) - Charlotte, NC
Military Details
Military Branch:
Navy Enlisted: 10-15-1942
Military Rank:
Lieutenant (jg)
Military Unit:
U. S. S. Johnston
KIA Date:
11/25/1944
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
off the San Bernardino Strait
Military Details:
US Naval Reserve Midshipmens School, Northwestern University, Central Pacific, Fleet Service Schools, Destroyer Base, San Diego, CA, Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp., Seattle, WA
Awards:
Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Purple Heart
Source:
Newsprint and family information