Frederick Collins Wheeler
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
RELATED HEROES STORIES
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Marine Corps
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frederick Collins Wheeler, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action on June 5, 1918, near Bouresches, France. First Lieutenant Wheeler was conspicuous for his bravery in remaining in action, although twice wounded, refusing to be evacuated until wounded a third time, and then endeavoring to return to his command.
Navy Cross
World War I
U.S. Marine Corps
The Navy Cross is presented to Frederick Collins Wheeler, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action on June 5, 1918, near Bouresches, France. First Lieutenant Wheeler was conspicuous for his bravery in remaining in action, although twice wounded, refusing to be evacuated until wounded a third time, and then endeavoring to return to his command.