Compiled by Carl Wayne Gray
| Person ID | I17841 | Carl Wayne Gray Research |
| Last Modified | 25 Oct 2023 | |
| Father | Wilder | |
| Mother | McClelland, Elizabeth E., b. 5 Jan 1924, Glouster, Athens County, Ohio  d. 18 Feb 2001, Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois (Age 77 years) | |
| Family ID | F7962 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family | Blessing, B.J. | |||
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| Family ID | F7966 | Group Sheet | Family Chart | ||
| Last Modified | 31 Jan 2023 | |||
| Photos | | Franklin A. Wilder |
| Military |  | United States of America Flag, 50 Stars (1960 - Present) This is the current flag of the United States. This flag became the official United States flag in 1960 when a star was added for the State of Hawaii. It replaced the short-lived 49-star flag (July 4, 1959 - July 3, 1960) honoring the State of Alaska. An Executive Order by President Eisenhower provided for the arrangement of the stars in nine… |
 | United States Army Prior to the establishment of the "Department of the Army Emblem", there was no official display item to identify the Army. The Seal had traditionally been used to authenticate documents only and was not authorized for public display. In recognizing the need to provide a display item, the Secretary of the Army approved the emblem design as the… | |
 | United States Army | |
 | Sergeant, United States Army (Sep 1959-1994) | |
| United States Army Enlisted Rank Insignia | |
 | 8th Infantry Division ("Pathfinder"), United States Army | |
| 8th Infantry Division ("Pathfinder"), United States Army | |
 | Military Service Ribbons, Wilder, Franklin A. Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray |
| Notes | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. |
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