Herbert L. Wilkerson
Herbert Lloyd Wilkerson (October 31, 1919 – October 11, 2021) was a United States Marine Corps major general.[1] He was the commander of the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune during the 1970s. He served during three wars: World War II, Korean War and the Vietnam War.
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Birth name | Herbert Lloyd Wilkerson |
Nickname | "Lloyd" |
Born | October 31, 1919 Troy, Tennessee, U.S. |
Died | October 11, 2021 101) Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. | (aged
Allegiance | United States of America |
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Years of service | 1942–1978 |
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Service number | 0-45163 |
Commands held | 3rd Marine Division MCB Camp Lejeune 1st Marine Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War II
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Awards | Legion of Merit (2) Commendation Medal |
Relations | MG Thomas L. Wilkerson (son) Thomas C. Coffin (father-in-law) |
Wilkerson died on the morning of October 11, 2021 in Greensboro, North Carolina at the age of 101.[2]
References
- "Herbert L. Wilkerson Papers – USMC Military History Division". USMC Military History Division. Archived from the original on 2013-08-01. Retrieved 2018-10-07.
- "Obituary for Herbert Lloyd Wilkerson". Forbes and Dick Funeral Service. October 2021. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
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