Orovile Veterans Memorial Park

 

Thomas Wigle

 

Born

18 May 1909   Detroit, MI

Died

14 September 1944, Monte Frassino, Italy

Service Branch

Army

Rank

Lieutenant

Rating or Job 
Unit

US AGF Co K 135 Inf Regt

Campaign

WWII, Italy

Military Citations

Purple Heart, Medal of Honor

Honors 
Family

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. A. Palmer Wigle

Wife: Margaret Henry Wigle

Notes

Musician

Music Teacher

Classical Violinist for five years with the Kansas Symphony.

Came to Oroville from Chicago to teach music under the auspices of Dr. and Mrs Griggs, 1937 to 1941.

 

Buried at Arlington National Cemetery

Section 34 Site 3307

                                                             

SourcesOroville Mercury Register
MementosMedal of Honor Citation