 Wesley was in the army from 1951 until his retirement in March 1974. He was a Green Beret with the Special Forces. He served in the Korean War and 3 tours in Vietnam. He was also assigned to President Kennedys security detail when the President was in Berlin, he was a Jumpmaster, Member of HALO. He was also fluent in Vietnamese and German. He was awarded three purple hearts, three Bronze Stars and numerous other medals . 
He also was a voice for veterans rights in our area after his retirement. 