Edward G. Wilkin Military person

Edward G. Wilkin (May 25, 1917 – April 18, 1945) was a United States Army soldier who was a recipient of the Medal of Honor — the United States military's highest decoration — for his actions fighting in World War II. Working ahead of his unit he engaged German forces single-handedly and then aided another unit in clearing casualties to safety in the face of enemy fire. He was killed a month later.

Personal facts

Birth dateMay 25, 1917
Birth place
Burlington Vermont
Date of deathApril 18, 1945
Place of death
Germany
Resting place
Longmeadow Massachusetts

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allegianceUnited States of America
award
Medal of Honor
military operations
World War II
military branch
United States Army
military unit
157th Field Artillery Regiment
45th Infantry Division (United States)
service start1943
service end1945

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  1. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/wwII-t-z.html