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RAYMOND G. WILSON, 17121311, Private First Class, 508th Parachute Infantry.
For Gallantry in action on 24-25 December 1944 at ***, Belgium. Private
First Class WILSON, a machine gunner, Company "B", was a member of a holding
force in the area after the main forces had withdrawn. Heavy enemy
artillery and mortar concentration was directed along the positions held
by the covering force and Germans attacked. When the enemy was only
fifty yards from his position, Private First Class WILSON opened fire
inflicting heavy casualties and silencing an enemy MG-42. As the
covering force withdrew, Private First Class WILSON moved his gun to various
positions under heavy fire, halting each new enemy thrust that was
mounted. Private First Class WILSON's crew were wounded during the
action, making it necessary to move his gun and set up for firing without
aid. Private First Class WILSON remained until every man had been
withdrawn. Without his valiant and determined resistance this
withdrawal would have failed. His courage reflects great credit upon
himself and the Airborne Forces of the United States Army. Entered
military service from PITTSBURG, KANSAS.
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