Korean War
| Service # | O-59308 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Second Lieutenant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | September 5 1950 |
Distinguished Service Cross
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Lieutenant Wilbur was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
USMA Class of 1949, Lieutenant Wilbur was a member of Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. He was Wounded in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on September 5, 1950 and died of those wounds the following day.