Homer L. Wise

Who was Homer L. Wise?

Homer Lee Wise was a United States Army soldier who received the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.

After dropping out of school and working odd jobs he joined the Army at the age of 24 and after completing training was sent to Europe during World War II to fight in the allied invasion of Italy. He continued fighting in various locations and battles throughout Europe, receiving the Medal of Honor, Silver Star, Bronze star and Purple heart for his actions in combat.

After he was discharged from the Army he worked at a local college before re-enlisting in the Army. He retired as a first sergeant in 1966. He was one of the six honorary pall bearers at the dedication of the Tomb of the Unknowns and was a guest of the President of the United States at the inaugurations of Presidents Eisenhower, Richard Nixon and Lyndon Johnson.

When he died in 1974 he was buried in Darien, Connecticut.