William Wilson

Personal Information

Birthplace: Neosho, MO

Service Information

Branch of Service: Army

Unit: 12th Corp 273rd Field Artillery Battalion

Theater of Operation: European

Enlisted / Commissioned: Jan 1, 1946

Highest Rank: Corporal

Military Honors: 5 Battle stars,, Good Conduct Medal, Rifle Qualification Medal

Honored By: The Eisenhower Foundation

Biography

William was drafted into the Army in February 1943. He was in the 12th Corp. 273rd Field Artillery Battalion fighting Europe. He was a ship heading toward Europe on June 6, 1944. He was assigned to a 155 Rifle which had a 18-20 foot barrel. William was discharged January 1946.

He attended Pittsburg State and met his wife Norma; they were married on May 31, 1949. Both graduated college in 1949 with a teaching degree. In 1952 William completed his master’s degree in school administration leading to several jobs as a high Sshool principal and jobs in Troy and Ellinwood, Kansas, as superintendent.