Korean War
| Rank | Aviation Electronics Technician First Class U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 14 1952 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Aviation Electronics Technician First Class Wilkins was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Aviation Electronics Technician First Class Wilkins was a crew member of a PB4Y-2S Privateer patrol bomber with Patrol Bomber Squadron 772, based at the Naval Air Station Atsugi, Japan. On January 14, 1952, his aircraft developed double engine failure and crashed 4 miles east of Atsugi.