Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz) - U.S. Navy
Theodore Stark Wilkinson Jr.
Details
- Rank: Ensign (Highest Rank: Vice Admiral)
- Conflict/Era: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Floria - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 21, 1914
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Vera Cruz, Mexico
Citation
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21-22 April 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.
Additional Details
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: December 22, 1888, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, MD, United States
- Died: February 21, 1946, Norfolk, VA, United States
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (2-3645), Arlington, VA, United States
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