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Edward G. Wilkin
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
| Bio | Edward G. Wilkin was a United States Army soldier who was a recipient of the Medal of Honor — the United States military's highest decoration — for his actions fighting in World War II. Working ahead of his unit he engaged German forces single-handedly and then aided another unit in clearing casualties to safety in the face of enemy fire. He was killed a month later.2 |
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| Born | 1917 May 251 |
| Died | 1945 Apr 181 |
| Occupation | military personnel1 |
| Cause of death | death in battle2 |
| Status | Confirmed: Edward G. Wilkin is a 27 Club member |