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| George E. Wahlen Park 4200 S 2175 W Park Hours Year Round 6am-11pm Amenities 12.68 Acres Tennis Courts Pickleball Courts Multi-purpose Basketball Courts Triplex T-Ball Fields Multi-purpose Fields Large Bowery Splash Pad Playground Walking Trails For a great patron review of this park's new playground, check out this blog post: George Wahlen North Park Review. |
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George Edward Wahlen was born August 8, 1924. He entered the U.S. Navy in June, 1943. He completed several months of medical training and was assigned as a medical corpsman to 2nd Battalion, 26th Marines, 5th Marine Division. After just a year of combat training, the 5th Marine Division received orders to land on the island of Iwo Jima. It was during the ensuing 13 days of combat on this island that Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class Wahlen was wounded on three separate occasions. October 3, 1945 Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class Wahlen was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman. George was discharged from the U.S. Navy on December 20, 1945. He married Melba Holley on August 16, 1946. He later served in the U.S. Army for 20 years, including time in Korea and Vietnam.
George E. Wahlen became a citizen of Roy in 1969. His personal awards include: The Medal of Honor, The Bronze Star, The Army Commendation Medal, three Purple Hearts, The Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with one bronze star and the Vietnam Campaign Medal with four bronze stars.
