Alaska Highway. Company D.
Born: 20 October 1915 (headstone states 20 October 1915). Died: 9 July 1988, Tyler, Smith, Texas. Enlisted: 3 April 1941, Houston, Texas. Discharged: 28 November 1944. Buried: Tyler Memorial Park and Cemetery, Tyler, TX. Spouse: Norma Wilson (1926-2002).
First Lt. Henry Wilson a member of Company D with the segregated 97th Engineers arrived at Valdez, Alaska on April 29, 1942. Three feet of snow covered the ground. This regiment built the northern section of the Alaska Highway.
He was promoted to Captain in January of 1943 and was assigned to headquarters of the 97th Regiment. In June of 1943 he was the company commander 97th headquarters.
Serial #O-333586