Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

Company B, 81st Tank Battalion, 5th Armored Division "Victory", U.S. Army

Citation unavailable.

Headquarters, 5th Armored Divions, General Orders No. 10 (27 August 1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

Company B, 81st Tank Battalion, 5th Armored Division "Victory", U.S. Army

Citation unavailable.

Headquarters, 5th Armored Divions, General Orders No. 21 (28 November 1944).
This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leaf to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

Company B, 81st Tank Battalion, 5th Armored Division "Victory", U.S. Army (Company B, 81st Tank Battalion, 5th Armored Division "Victory", U.S. Army)

Weldon W. Wilson, 01010603, Captain, Infantry, 8lst Tank Battalion, 5th Armored Division, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations in Germany on 26 and 27 February 1945. In the face of heavy enemy artillery and mortar fire, Captain Wilson dismounted from his tank and brought forward a tank destroyer platoon to take over his positions so his task force could continue its mission. The Following day when his force was held up by enemy artillery, mortar, anti-tank and small arms fire, Captain Wilson, with complete disregard for his own safety, dismounted from his tank to contact his platoon leaders and artillery observer in order to direct the operations necessary for bringing artillery fire on the enemy positions. The extraordinary heroism and courageous actions of Captain Wilson reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service. Entered military service from California.

Headquarters, Ninth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 142 (1945).