Robert Eugene Wilson was the son of Robert Edgar Wilson and Ada Drusilla Leamon. Husband of Nellie Grace Bailey and father of Drucilla Wilson.

He served on the U.S.S. Eversole (DE 404)
Memorialized at Manila American Cemetery, Philippines

  • Rank: Machinist Mate Second Class
  • Date of birth:
  • 31 May 1917
  • Date of death: 29 October 1944
  • County: Hamilton
  • Hometown: Ooltewah
  • Service Branch: Navy
  • Division/Assignment: USS Eversole (DE 404)
  • Theater: Pacific
  • Conflict: World War II
  • Awards: Purple Heart
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Manila American Cemetery, Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar X, Top Panel
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