Korean War
| Service # | 53035196 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | September 4 1951 |
Good Conduct Medal (Army)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private Wilks was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal with Bronze Star, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private Wilks was a member of the 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on September 4, 1951.