E. S. Wetzel

1907–1988 (age 81)

Military Officer

Biography

E. S. Wetzel dedicated decades to military service, rising through the ranks and commanding units that upheld readiness across the globe during a time of great strategic challenge.

His steady presence and devotion to duty left a lasting impression on those he led, and he rests among fellow soldiers at West Point Cemetery.

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