Korean War
| Service # | 52186711 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | September 30 1952 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Private Wheeler was awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private Wheeler was a member of the 120th Engineer Combat Battalion, 45th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on September 30, 1952.