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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Master Sergeant

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    Headquarters, X Corps, General Orders No. 81 (April 22, 1951)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Master Sergeant Linwood B. Wheeler, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy in Korea. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.