Date of birth:

May 30th, 1922 (Santo/Texas, United States)

Date of death:

August 17th, 2007 (Fort Worth/Texas, United States)

Nationality:

American

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant (j.g.), U.S. Navy R

Citation:
"The Navy Cross is presented to Everett Logue Wheeler, Lieutenant (j.g.), U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism on 23 July 1945, while serving as a carrier-based pilot deployed in the Pacific. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

• Photo 1: Rick Thornton
• - Sterner C.D., Recipients of The Navy Cross, 1916 - Present