Chester L. Wheeler

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Chester L. Wheeler, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Platoon Leader in Company K, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces from 12 to 14 May 1943, at Attu Island, Territory of Alaska. Second Lieutenant Wheeler’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 7th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.