Harry W Wilder ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Colorado
Harry W Wilder
World War II
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World War II
Colorado
Missing in Action
On November 15, 1945 Private Wilder was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Colorado. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
This Profile ID | 21427 |
Service ID | 37706411 |
Name | Harry W Wilder |
From | Ramsey, Eagle County, Colorado |
Birth Date | May 5, 1923 |
Casualty Date | November 15, 1945 |
War | World War II |
Service Branch | Army |
Rank | Private |
Unit/Group | 28th Infantry Division, 110th Infantry Regiment |
Casualty Type | Missing in action or lost at sea |
Burial | Tablets of the Missing at Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Netherlands |
Notable Awards |
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered |
Harry W Wilder is buried or memorialized at Tablets of the Missing at Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Netherlands. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
!-- from Fields of Honor Database ---- Private Harry W ... Wilder enlisted on 27 October 1943 at Denver, Colorado. -->
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Harry W Wilder was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Wilder had the rank of Private. Service number assignment was 37706411. Attached to 28th Infantry Division, 110th Infantry Regiment.
He was born on May 5, 1923. According to our records Colorado was his home or enlistment state and Eagle county has been included within the archival record. We have Ramsey listed as his city.
During his service in World War II, Army Private Wilder was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on November 15, 1945. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Missing in action or lost at sea. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Bronze Star
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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