Military Veterans

Celebration of Freedom panel

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