Korean War
| Service # | 17239254 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | September 19 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Corporal Wilkerson was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Notes
Corporal Wilkerson was a member of the 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on September 19, 1951.