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William
Wilbur
Wilcox
1915-09-11

–

2010-08-24

Born:

Oskaloosa

, 

Iowa

Home:

Oskaloosa

, 

Iowa

Buried: 

West Point

, 

New York

Cemetery:

U.S. Military Academy Post Cemetery

William Wilcox graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1940. He retired in 1968 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    81st Bombardment Squadron

    Regiment:

    12th Bombardment Group (M)

    Division:

    12th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 12th Air Force, General Orders No. 18 (May 19, 1943)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Air Corps) William Wilbur Wilcox (ASN: 0-23020), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Pilot of a B-25 Mitchell Bomber of the 81st Bombardment Squadron, 12th Bombardment Group (Medium), TWELFTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations, in 1942 and 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Wilcox, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    81st Bombardment Squadron

    Regiment:

    12th Bombardment Group

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) William Wilbur Wilcox (ASN: 0-23020), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 81st Bombardment Squadron, 12th Bombardment Group, during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.