Palmer, Wesley E., 1917-1974.

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Palmer, Wesley E., 1917-1974.

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Palmer, Wesley E., 1917-1974.

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Master Sergeant (MSG) Wesley E. Palmer served in the 7th Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Infantry Division in World War II. He participated in four beachhead assaults and saw combat in Africa, Sicily, France, Belgium, and Germany. He also served in the Korean War, retiring in 1958. Throughout his career, he was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, 8 Battle Stars, and a Purple Heart in both World War II and the Korean War.

From the description of Wesley E. Palmer papers. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 61241930

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Korean War, 1950-1953

Korean War, 1950-1953

World War, 1939-1945

World War, 1939-1945

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