Korean War
| Service # | 55050170 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | September 3 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Private First Class Wheeler was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Wheeler was a member of the 3rd Engineer Combat Battalion 24th Infantry Division. He was driving a tractor that left the road and overturned. He was evacuated to the 8076th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital where he died on September 3, 1951.