Jimmie Douglas Wheeler ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Michigan
On March 16, 1945 First Lieutenant Wheeler was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army Air Forces. ★ He is remembered by the people of Michigan. ★ 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 | 323472 |
| Service ID | O-828059 |
| Name | Jimmie Douglas Wheeler |
| From | Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan |
| Birth Date | November 30, 1920 |
| Casualty Date | March 16, 1945 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Specialty | Pilot |
| Unit/Group | 332nd Fighter Group, 99th Fighter Squadron |
| Casualty Type | Killed in Action, Air Crash |
| Location | Germany |
| Burial | American Cemetery, Lorraine, France, Plot A Row 21 Grave 58 |
| Notable Awards |
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart |
Additional Details
Jimmie D Wheeler was a member of the Tuskegee Airmen. On March 16, 1945 he was piloting his P-51B #43 24820 "Jenny" when he struck a tree during a strafing mission near Muehldorf, Germany.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Jimmie Douglas Wheeler 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 Air Forces. Entered the service via Regular Military. Wheeler had the rank of First Lieutenant. His military occupation or specialty was Pilot. Service number assignment was O-828059. Attached to 332nd Fighter Group, 99th Fighter Squadron.
He was born on November 30, 1920. According to our records Michigan was his home or enlistment state and Wayne county has been included within the archival record. We have Detroit listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces First Lieutenant Wheeler experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 16, 1945. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Killed in Action, Air Crash. Incident location: Germany. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ United States Aviator Badge Army
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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• 12,634 World War II
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• 2,665 Vietnam War
• 322 Prisoners of war
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• 68 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 157 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 11 Medal of Honor recipients
• 12,634 World War II
• 1,520 Korean War
• 2,665 Vietnam War
• 322 Prisoners of war
• 3,239 Missing in action
• 68 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 157 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 11 Medal of Honor recipients
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