Theodore Stark Wilkinson
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This article is about the World War II U.S. Navy admiral. For the U.S. Representative, see Theodore Stark Wilkinson (politician).
Theodore Stark "Ping" Wilkinson (December 22, 1888 ā February 21, 1946) 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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Theodore Stark Wilkinson | |
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Nickname(s) | "Ping" |
Born | (1888-12-22)December 22, 1888 Annapolis, Maryland, US |
Died | February 21, 1946(1946-02-21) (aged 57) Norfolk, Virginia, US |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1905 ā 1946 |
Rank | Vice admiral |
Battles/wars | Veracruz, Mexico World War I World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor Navy Distinguished Service Medal (3) |
Relations | James Wilkinson (great-grandfather) Theodore Stark Wilkinson (uncle) |
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