World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William Wyche Wilkens, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Turbeville, Virginia
Honored By
Margaret Wilkens
Relationship
Wife
SERVED IN THE 3RD ARMY, 4TH ARMORED DIVISION, AS BATTERY COMMANDER OF HEADQUARTERS. SAW ACTION IN FIVE BATTLE CAMPAIGNS IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, BELGIUM AWARD AND FRENCH AWARD.