Perley W. Wheeler

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Perley W. Wheeler (6152543), Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Tank Driver with Company B, 21st Tank Battalion, 10th Armored Division, at Meckesheim, Germany, on 1 April 1945. Although severely burned, Technician Fifth Grade Wheeler braved fierce enemy fire to evacuate his wounded tank commander, refusing aid until assured of the safe evacuation of his comrade. His gallant achievement reflects great credit upon himself and the military forces of the United States.