Raymond Albert Wheeler

1885–1974 (age 89)

Biography

Raymond Albert Wheeler devoted his talents to the Army Corps of Engineers, overseeing the construction of ports, airfields, and supply routes that kept distant campaigns afloat across multiple theaters.

After the war he continued to advise on large-scale engineering efforts, leaving a record of service that is commemorated in Arlington National Cemetery.

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