Korean War
| Service # | 6723776 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Aviation Machinist's Mate Third Class U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | November 5 1950 |
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
Aviation Machinist's Mate Third Class Wilkes 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
Aviation Machinist's Mate Third Class Wilkes was a crew member of a PBM-5 patrol bomber with Patrol Squadron 46, U.S. Navy. He was Killed in Action on November 5, 1950. His remains were not recovered.