Herbert L. Wilkerson
Herbert Lloyd Wilkerson (October 31, 1919 – October 11, 2021) was a United States Marine Corps major general.[1] He was the commander of the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune during the 1970s. He served during three wars: World War II, Korean War and the Vietnam War.
| H. Lloyd Wilkerson | |
|---|---|
 Wilkerson in 1975 | |
| Birth name | Herbert Lloyd Wilkerson |
| Nickname | "Lloyd" |
| Born | October 31, 1919 Troy, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | October 11, 2021 (aged 101) Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1942–1978 |
| Rank |  Major general |
| Service number | 0-45163 |
| Commands held | 3rd Marine Division MCB Camp Lejeune 1st Marine Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (2) Commendation Medal |
| Relations | MG Thomas L. Wilkerson (son) Thomas C. Coffin (father-in-law) |
Wilkerson died on the morning of October 11, 2021 in Greensboro, North Carolina at the age of 101.[2]
Herbert L. Wilkerson Media
Wilkerson as Colonel in December 1967.
Wilkerson's award ceremony of Legion of Merit for his service in Vietnam. Commanding general, Camp Lejeune, Major General Rathvon M. Tompkins (left) and Wilkerson's wife Jeanne looks on.
References
- ↑ "Herbert L. Wilkerson Papers – USMC Military History Division". USMC Military History Division. Archived from the original on 2013-08-01. Retrieved 2018-10-07.
- ↑ "Obituary for Herbert Lloyd Wilkerson". Forbes and Dick Funeral Service. October 2021. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
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