Theodore Stark Wilkinson

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United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient

United StatesLived 1888 to 1946 · aged 57

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Theodore Stark "Ping" Wilkinson was a vice admiral of the United States Navy during World War II. He also received the Medal of Honor for his actions in Veracruz, Mexico.

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Wilkinson as a midshipman at the United States Naval Academy

Wilkinson, second from left, with Brigadier General Leonard F. Wing, Rear Admiral Richmond K. Turner, and Major General John H. Hester aboard Turner's flagship during the New Georgia Campaign.

Grave at Arlington National Cemetery

Awards 2

Medal of Honor

Navy Distinguished Service Medal

Connected to Theodore 6

James Oren Ellis, Jr.Also won Navy Distinguished Service Medal

Timothy J. KeatingAlso won Navy Distinguished Service Medal

John L. EstradaAlso won Navy Distinguished Service Medal

Robert E. Cushman Jr.Also won Navy Distinguished Service Medal

Wendell Cushing NevilleAlso won Navy Distinguished Service Medal

Robert CoontzAlso won Navy Distinguished Service Medal

About this person

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United States

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deceased

Dates

Lived 1888 to 1946 · aged 57

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