U.S. Navy
Theodore Stark Wilkinson Jr.
ConflictVeracruz Expedition
RankVice Admiral
Year of Action1914
Unit/CommandUSS Florida (BB-30)
BirthplaceAnnapolis, Maryland
Citation
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Ens. Wilkinson was in both days’ fighting at the head of his company and was eminent and conspicuous in his conduct, leading his men with skill and courage.
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