Background
Wild was born in Elmwood, Wisconsin in 1918.
Wild was born in Elmwood, Wisconsin in 1918.
George Washington University. University of Iowa.
He would attend the University of Iowa and George Washington University. Wild joined the United States Army Air Corps in 1940. He served in World World War II, participating in conflicts including the Philippines Campaign (1944-1945).
Following the war he was assigned to the Strategic Air Command.
During the Vietnam War he was in command of the 834th Air Division. Following his service in the war he was given command of the 322d Air Division and the 435th Military Airlift Support Wing.
His retirement was effective as of February 1, 1970.