Military Veterans
Bobby Wise
Date of Birth
3 November 1937
Brick Location
Liberty Side
Panel Number
9A
Biography
Staff Sergeant Bobby Wise served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1969, duty which included tours in Vietnam and Korea.
In Vietnam, he was a Squad Leader, Combat Engineers, 39th Engineering Battalion.
In Korea (1968 - 1969) he would cross the Freedom Bridge to work in the DMZ (demilitarized zone).
Awards included:
Good Conduct Medal (3 awards)
Vietnam Service Medal
2 Overseas Bars
ARBM
Expert Badge, M-14
Branch:
U.S. Army
Rank
Staff Sergeant, E-6
Years
Vietnam War
Served 13 years, 10 months—1956 - 1969
Duty
Squad Leader—Combat Engineers,39th Engineering Battalion