MAURICE E.
WHEELOCK, O-1057936, Second Lieutenant, 508th Parachute Infantry.
For heroic conduct in action on 24-25
December 1944 in *** BELGIUM. Second Lieutenant WHEELOCK,
Platoon Leader, Company "B", deployed his platoon as a holding
force. His position was attacked by an estimated company and
overrun. He moved his platoon to an alternate position. Though
wounded he returned alone to the original position, located missing
men, brought them safely back, then continued his defense. His
leadership and devotion to duty is in keeping with the highest
traditions of the Airborne Forces.
Entered military service from
GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA. |