Korean War
| Service # | 1132556 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | October 27 1952 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
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
Sergeant Wilcox was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, 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
Sergeant Wilcox was a member of Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Motorized Transportation Battalion, 1st Marine Division. On October 27, 1952, during the fierce battle for the "Hook Outpost", he was attached to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines. While successfully defending the outpost he was hit by enemy artillery fire.