THEODORE S. WILKINSON JR. MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Medal of Honor citation:
Rank and organization: Ensign, U.S. Navy. Born: December 22, 1888, Annapolis, Md. Appointed from: Louisiana. G.O. No.: 177, December 4, 1915. Other Navy award: Distinguished Service Medal with gold stars in lieu of 2 additional DSM's.
Citation:
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and April 22, 1914. Ens. Wilkinson was in both days' fighting at the head of his company and was eminent and conspicuous in his conduct, leading his men with skill and courage.
SEE ALSO-LOUISIANA RECIPIENTS CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN
Rank and organization: Ensign, U.S. Navy. Born: December 22, 1888, Annapolis, Md. Appointed from: Louisiana. G.O. No.: 177, December 4, 1915. Other Navy award: Distinguished Service Medal with gold stars in lieu of 2 additional DSM's.
Citation:
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and April 22, 1914. Ens. Wilkinson was in both days' fighting at the head of his company and was eminent and conspicuous in his conduct, leading his men with skill and courage.
SEE ALSO-LOUISIANA RECIPIENTS CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN
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Listing Details
- Public
- VERA CRUZ, MEXICO
- Medal of Honor Plaques
- 1998
- NORTH LAKESHORE DRIVE AND PRYCE STREET
- 70601
- CAJUN SCRAMBLER
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