W. Palmer Wilson Biography


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This biography was copied from "Washington County in the World War", 
page 20


W. Palmer Wilson
Washington, Iowa

W. Palmer Wilson of Washington, was born at Washington, Iowa, on May 22, 
1898. He is the son of John S. Wilson and Eva Palmer. He is a graduate of 
Washington High School.


Army Record

First Sergeant Wilson entered the service March 28, 1917, at Washington in 
Co. K, First Iowa Infantry. He was transferred to Co. K, 168th Infantry 42nd 
Division stationed at Camp Mills, L. I., N. Y. He landed overseas December 1, 
1917 and was stationed in the Luneville-Baccart Sector for training. He took 
part in the battles of Champagne, Chateau-Thierry, St. Mihiel, Argonne and 
Sedan. In the St. Mihiel drive he was wounded by a machine gun bullet 
September 12, 1918. He was discharged May 17, 1919 from Camp Dodge, Iowa.