Medal of Honor: George E. Wahlen

Lisa McNeil,Alpharetta,Georgia — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:31:21 GMT

Pharmacist's Mate George Wahlen, Took care of many wounded soldiers and survived being wounded several times. He certainly did not let any of his buddies down and endured some intense fighting while trying to work on the wounded soldiers. I liked the statement that President Truman said to him. He served his country proudly with continued service in the Korean and Vietnam wars. An American very deserving of the Medal of Honor.

Medal of Honor: George E. Wahlen

Christine, Manchester, Connecticut — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 15:05:40 GMT

Dear Mr. Wahlen,
You risked your own life numerous times in very dangerous circumstances to reach out to your fellow soldiers -- your bravery and loyalty should be admired by all. You conducted yourself with such professionalism and courage in circumstances that I cannot even imagine. Thank you for your service to this country. God Bless you.

Medal of Honor: George E. Wahlen

Gary Toyn, Clinton, Utah — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 03:11:57 GMT

George Wahlen is a true American hero. He served in the Army Air Corps as a crew chief during the first months of WWII, enlisted in the Navy and became a corpsman, volunteered for combat with the Marine Corps and served on Iwo Jima. He later re-enlisted in the Army, where he retired as a Major. To my knowledge, his the only MOH recipient to have served active duty during WWII, Korea and Vietnam, and to have served during wartime in the Army, Navy, AF and Marines. He holds 3 purple hearts, and the highest honor this country can bestow, the MOH. After retiring from active duty, spent 14 years with the V.A. On top of all this, he is a true "Quiet hero." when he came home after recieving the MOH, he told no one about it. Even his wife didn't know until several years after they were married. If that's not a hero... I don't know what is!

Medal of Honor: George E. Wahlen

Wanda Moore, McLeansboro, Il — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:06:06 GMT

Mr.Wahlen,
You may not have been a religious man, but God cetainly heard you & answered your prayer that day. He gave you courage & strength to do what you did for your fellow soldiers in circumstances that I cannot begin to imagine. A 'pill pusher'? well, God's hand was on you & He doesn't make mistakes. I 'thank you" for your small prayer, your courage, professionalism, your devotion to duty, and for your many years of service & loyalty to our country. May God bless you.

Medal of Honor: George E. Wahlen

Kay Hargis — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 02:31:01 GMT

I have had the honor and priviledge of knowing George Wahlen for a number of years... always during those years I tried to learn as much about him as I could... but there was no information available. Only after his wife convinced him to put his story to print with the aid of Gary Toyn did he consent to having his story published. Today... George talks frequently to younger people telling them of his service in hopes they will remember the efforts of "The Greatest Generation" and what they did in winning the war, then returning home, setting down their implements of war and picking up the impliments of industry and went on to build the great nation we all live in today. George Wahlen is a very modest, quiet man who... in my estimation stands higher than the Washington Monument. While President Truman was decorating another Marine with the Medal Of Honor he told that Marine, "I would rather have one of these (referring to the MOH) than be President of the United States. George and his wife have been married 61 years and both of them are a joy to be with.

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Bubba Essary, McHenry, Mississippi — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:23:33 GMT

I am a retired Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman that served in Desert Sheild & Desert Storm. The Navy Hospital Corps has more Medal of Honor winners than any other corps. Major Wahlen exihibitted the highest traditions of the U S Navy Hospital Corps, and was an inspiration to legends of young Hospital Corpsmen coming up through the ranks. My last command has ALL the Navy Hospital Corpsmen photos & citations mounted on the wall for all to see. Thank you for your service, Major.

Medal of Honor: George E. Wahlen

Cary Skelton, Roanoke, Virginia. — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:28:22 GMT

Wow, this is such an amazing story. A true hero. Although he went in to become an aircraft mechanic, he did his job anyway, better than anyone could have expected.

God Bless Mr. George Wahlen, and all of our amazing veterans we should all be so thankful for.

-Cary

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Bob Graham, Naples, Florida — Mon, 25 May 2009 02:09:02 GMT

Dear Major Wahlen,
I only saw you a couple of times at Ft. Carson, Colorado, in the summer of 1962, when you were my C.O. and I was a lowly E-3 army reservist doing my on the job training as part of my 6 months active duty. As a medic in the base hospital, I went to your office once about some minor thing which I can't remember. After a brief discussion, I turned to leave, without a proper salute and about face. You commented gently about it. I tried again, and left. Later some one said he thought Captain Wahlen was a Medal of Honor recipient. I looked it up, read of your valor, and felt ashamed ever since. Now, on Memorial Day eve, 2009, I want to finally apologize to you and thank you for your service to your comrades and our country. Best wishes for continued good health and happiness.

Medal of Honor: George E. Wahlen

Bob Graham, Naples, Florida — Mon, 25 May 2009 02:33:18 GMT

Medal of Honor: George E. Wahlen

AT1 Doug Storie, USN (Ret) Colorado — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:35:09 GMT

Major Wahlen,

I read today that you wen to be with our Lord last Friday. From what I've read about you you were a true American hero in everyway.
Godspeed sir,

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David Williams, Salt Lake City, UT — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:08:44 GMT

Major Wahlen passed away Friday, June 5, 2009 after a short battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 11 at 11:30AM at the Ogden LDS Tabernacle

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HMCS (Ret) Ronald G. Maniece, Washington, DC — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:05:18 GMT

I am sorry to hear of your loss of "Doc". I hope every member of "Doc" Wahlens family is doing fine and of course God will continue to take care of you. Now that he's home with the Lord, he's pain free and of course has that warm caring smile.

Members of his family may not know me, but I was selected to escort "Doc" and his wife for week at a Medal of Honor Ceremony in New Orleans, LA in November 1994. The tape of our evening together has traveled with me all over the world. His citation is an example of "These Colors Don't Run" is all about. Doc was truly an extrodinary man.