The ADM Alumni Association would like to honor those alumni that were killed in action. We appreciate everything that they gave so that we may live with our freedoms.
ADM stands for Adel-DeSoto-Minburn, a school system of these Dallas County towns in Iowa. It includes the Washington Township School just west of Minburn, where Dan Wilson graduated in 1941. He was the class valedictorian.
The ADM Wall of Honor recognizes graduates who have been Killed in Action. Each of these posters is on a wall in the high school at Adel, Iowa.
Daniel S. Wilson, Washington Township Class of 1941 –2nd Lieutenant, U.S. Army Air Forces, 37th Fighter Squadron, 14th Fighter Group. KIA February 19, 1945. Buried at Plot D Row 5 Grave 7, Lorraine American Cemetery, St. Avold, France.
This link will take you to a more readable poster on the ADM Alumni Association website.
How wonderful that Danny is honored in this way.
Yes, I’m so thankful for it.
The state of Iowa and the cities and towns within it are doing a great honor to direct focus on the sacrifices of their citizens.
They are, aren’t they! There’s a new Gold Star Museum at Camp Dodge, as well, which is in Johnston, just north of Des Moines. https://goldstarmuseum.iowa.gov/
So touching, Joy. Remembering is everything. And forgive me if this has already been mentioned here, but the “Masters of the Air” series has stolen my heart and hubby Paul’s. I don’t know how historically accurate all of it is, but we find ourselves being overwhelmed by the personal pain and the tragedy of war and loss for all concerned as we’ve watched. Grateful to you for putting your family history into the world for the rest of us — to continue honoring and loving those who served. Just like Dan. 💔
I don’t watch TV, so I’m missing it, but I’m thankful the service of so many from WWII is being remembered. Bless you, Vicki, for your compelling note.
Xo, dear one. My pleasure. ❤️
It’s great that the school honors its students who died in defense of our country.
Junior Wilson graduated from the same school, but his was a tragic accident, not in a combat area.
If the school didn’t put Junior on the Wall of Honor, I understand, but he still put his life on the line. When I got of the boonies and went to the rear in Vietnam, one of my friends died. He wasn’t in combat, but it was tragic to me.
You never get over such a tragic loss.
What a thoughtful tribute for the school to make. I hope the students are receptive to its message.
I do too.