Born in 1922
Enlisted on August 30, 1940, in Fort McPherson, Atlanta, GA
Parents: Walter C. and Mae E. McDonald
Sibling: Margaret F. McDonald

Burial at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, TN

The Knoxville Journal, November 23, 1947
Wilson J. (Bud) McDonald, 22, killeeed in action in the battle of the Bulge in Belgium, Jan. 6, 1945. He served in the Second Armored Division of the U.S. Army. Funeral at Rose Chapel. Interment in Lynnhurst Cemetery.

  • Rank: Private First Class
  • Date of birth:
  • 20 April 1922
  • Date of death: 6 January 1945
  • County: Knox
  • Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
  • Division/Assignment: 2nd Armored Division
  • Theater: Europe
  • Conflict: World War II
  • Awards: Purple Heart
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, TN
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar XIV, Top Panel
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