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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: John B. Wilson (MCSN: 0-1073), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Pacific Theater of Operations during the period from 10 September 1943 until the conclusion of the Bougainville campaign.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Action Date:

    February 27, 1945
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps, 1861 – 1955: Jane Blakeney

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: John B. Wilson (MCSN: 0-1073), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Pacific Theater of Operations on 27 February 1945.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Action Date:

    May 10 – August 10, 1944
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps, 1861 – 1955: Jane Blakeney

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: John B. Wilson (MCSN: 0-1073), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Pacific Theater of Operations during the period from 10 May through 10 August 1944.