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Paul Wilkins was appointed a second lieutenant (temporary) in the Air Service in 1918 and received his regular commission in 1920. He retired in 1944 as a U.S. Army Air Forces Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    World War II

    War Department General Orders No. 11 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Paul California Wilkins, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Wilkins and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.