Korean War
| Service # | AF39946254 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | November 28 1950 |
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
Private First Class Wilkerson was awarded the Purple Heart, 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
Private First Class Wilkerson was the pilot of an H-5G helicopter with the 3rd Air Rescue Squadron, U.S. Air Force. On November 28, 1950, while on a search and rescue mission, he recovered Ensign William G. Wagner from Composite Squadron 62 aboard the carrier USS LEYTE (CV-32). His aircraft ran low on fuel so he landed 10 miles north of Sinanju Airfield (K-29), 25 miles northwest of Pyongyang, North Korea. All three on board were killed.