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THEODORE S. WILKINSON JR. MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE

THEODORE S. WILKINSON JR. MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
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Listing Details

Report

Location: NORTH LAKESHORE DRIVE AND PRYCE STREET

City: LAKE CHARLES

State: Louisiana

Zip Code: 70601

Type of Memorial: Medal of Honor Plaques

Year Dedicated: 1998

Access: Public

Wars Commemorated: VERA CRUZ, MEXICO

Photograph By: CAJUN SCRAMBLER

Submitted By: COURTESY OF HMdb.org

Medal of Honor citation​:
Rank and organization: Ensign, U.S. Navy. Born: December 22, 1888, Annapolis, Md. Appointed from: Louisiana. G.O. No.: 177, December 4, 1915. Other Navy award: Distinguished Service Medal with gold stars in lieu of 2 additional DSM’s.
Citation:

For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and April 22, 1914. Ens. Wilkinson was in both days’ fighting at the head of his company and was eminent and conspicuous in his conduct, leading his men with skill and courage.

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