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George Henry Wilkins III

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George Henry Wilkins III Veteran

Birth
Death
3 Apr 2019 (aged 80)
Burial
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section 12A Site 983
Memorial ID
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COL US Army
Vietnam

George H. Wilkins, III, born August 4, 1938, first of seven children to George and Marjorie Wilkins. Drafted by the Army as a private, rising to full Colonel. Leading two platoons and infantry companies, one for a year in combat in Viet Nam. George commanded the District Advisory Team, largest in Viet Nam, for eighteen months. Graduated Command and General Staff College and National War College. The Army sent him for Bachelor and Master Degrees in Economics. Serving as Infantry Battalion Commander, Tank Heavy Brigade Commander, and Recruiting Brigade Commander. Held staff jobs as Division G-3, DOA Inspector General and the Army's Officer in Charge of Assignments and Education for 3,000+Colonels. Decorations include the Ranger Badge, five Legions of Merit and multiple Bronze Star Valor Awards. Upon retirement George worked management in the security business. Many friends were part of his life, he reveled in these "Pals".

Surviving George, his wife, children, other relatives and a host of friends. Always bragging how his family treated him, he was happiest surrounded by family and friends who often sought counsel and guidance. He died April 3, 2019.

Rest in peace sir.
COL US Army
Vietnam

George H. Wilkins, III, born August 4, 1938, first of seven children to George and Marjorie Wilkins. Drafted by the Army as a private, rising to full Colonel. Leading two platoons and infantry companies, one for a year in combat in Viet Nam. George commanded the District Advisory Team, largest in Viet Nam, for eighteen months. Graduated Command and General Staff College and National War College. The Army sent him for Bachelor and Master Degrees in Economics. Serving as Infantry Battalion Commander, Tank Heavy Brigade Commander, and Recruiting Brigade Commander. Held staff jobs as Division G-3, DOA Inspector General and the Army's Officer in Charge of Assignments and Education for 3,000+Colonels. Decorations include the Ranger Badge, five Legions of Merit and multiple Bronze Star Valor Awards. Upon retirement George worked management in the security business. Many friends were part of his life, he reveled in these "Pals".

Surviving George, his wife, children, other relatives and a host of friends. Always bragging how his family treated him, he was happiest surrounded by family and friends who often sought counsel and guidance. He died April 3, 2019.

Rest in peace sir.

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  • Created by: LKat
  • Added: Apr 8, 2019
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/198181674/george_henry-wilkins: accessed ), memorial page for George Henry Wilkins III (4 Aug 1938–3 Apr 2019), Find a Grave Memorial ID 198181674, citing Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by LKat (contributor 47116782).