Icehouse Wilson - Military Service

Military Service

Upon the entry of the United States into World War II, Wilson joined the U.S. Navy. In the fall of 1942, he played football for the football team of the United States Navy Pre-Flight School at St. Mary's. In a 1942 football game against the University of Washington, Lieutenant Wilson reportedly "distinguished himself although weather conditions hardly were conducive to sparkling play." He later became a lieutenant commander in the Navy Reserve.

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