207686 Pfc. Harold N. Wingo US Army Company I 180th Infantry Regiment from:Prentiss County, MS. (d.7th March 1944) The following is a quote from GO 98, 45th Infantry Division,7 May 1944: "PFC Harold N Wingo ASN 34278770, was posthumously awarded the Silver Star 'for gallantry in action',7th March,1944,on the Anzio Beachhead,Italy. When his company was unable to call for supporting fire on an attacking enemy force,Private First Class Wingo, platoon runner, went forward to a position along the enemy's route of advance and with a rocket-launcher delivered accurate harassing fire on the enemy that they were unable to cross a vital bridge.When his rocket-launcher became unserviceable,Private First Class Wingo continued his fire,using a Model 1903 rifle,with grenade- launcher, until he was rendered semi-conscious by an enemy mortar shell.Upon recovering he resumed delivery of accurate fire with an M1 rifle while his platoon moved to a new position. Upon rejoining his platoon, he continued firing until killed in action." Harold N Wingo was my cousin, he entered service in Boonville Mississippi. He was survived by his mother, Mrs Maggie Wingo, of Reinzi Mississppi. Harold is buried at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in Nettuno,Italy.
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