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Arthur Wilson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1937. He retired in 1967 as a U.S. Army Colonel. His father by the same name (USMA 1904) earned the Medal of Honor during the Philippine Insurreciton.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    5th Regimental Combat Team

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    April 25, 1951

    Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 627 (1951)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Arthur Harrison Wilson, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 5th Regimental Combat Team, 24th Infantry Division, in Korea, on 25 April 1951. Colonel Wilson led his men in a skillful retrograde movement out of an enemy trap in a narrow mountain pass near Pisi-Gol, Korea. During the savage conflict, he moved among his men shouting encouragement and giving such support as was possible, often firing his own weapon, killing and wounding many of the enemy who had managed to infiltrate through friendly lines. His utter disregard for personal safety and conspicuous display of brilliant leadership were a constant inspiration to his men. Colonel Wilson’s heroic actions, indomitable spirit, and outstanding devotion to his men, reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry)

    Regiment:

    187th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    11th Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 11th Airborne Division, General Orders No. 26 (1945)

    (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 Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry) Arthur Harrison Wilson, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Battalion of the 187th Glider Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in the Philippine Islands, in 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Wilson, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Cavalry)

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Cavalry) Arthur Harrison Wilson, Jr., United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.