Whitmer family donates purple heart to Wilton Legion
On Friday, July 19, the family of Dwaine Whitmer, formerly of Wilton, donated a purple heart to the Wilton American Legion Post 584. The Purple Heart was awarded to Whitmer after being shot during World War II. Pictured is a representative of the Whitmer family (right) who delivered the Purple Heart to Roger Bender (left) accepting the donation on behalf of the Wilton American Legion.