Korean War
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Army |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 21 1954 |
National Defense Service Medal
Corporal Wilson was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
During the Korean War, Corporal Wilson was assigned to the 3657th Ordnance Company at Ft. Benning, Georgia, On April 21, 1954, he was at Camp Mackall, North Carolina participating in "Operation Flash Burn". As he was drilling a Well, the pipe he held touched an electric power line killing him.