WHEELER, -

Rank: 
Marine
Unit / Base: 
45RM Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Marines
Service: 
Royal Navy

Marine Wheeler,  'A' Troop, was wounded 23 January 1945 by enemy machine gun fire during operations at Brachterbeek. His Section Officer, Lieutenant Robert Cory, and  Marine Wales were also wounded. Marine Frederick Wales later died of his wounds.
 
Sources
The Story of 45RM Commando (published 1946 for those who served).


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