Eli L. Whiteley
Eli L. Whiteley | |
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Eli L. Whiteley and an exhibit Medal of Honor on display at Texas A&M University | |
| Born | December 10, 1913 Georgetown, Texas |
| Died | December 2, 1986 (aged 72) College Station, Texas |
| Place of burial | College Station Cemetery, College Station, Texas |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Company L, 15th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart Combat Infantryman Badge |
Eli Lamar Whiteley (December 10, 1913 – December 2, 1986) was a former infantry captain in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for valor in World War II, for his actions in Sigolsheim, France in 1944. He was drafted into the US Army in April 1942, and was discharged in May 1946.