Theodore Stark Wilkinson

Theodore Stark "Ping" Wilkinson (December 22, 1888 – February 21, 1946) was a vice admiral of the United States Navy during World War II. He also received the Medal of Honor for his actions in Veracruz, Mexico.

This article is about the World War II U.S. Navy admiral. For the U.S. Representative, see Theodore Stark Wilkinson (politician).
Theodore Stark Wilkinson
Theodore Wilkinson in 1944
Nickname(s)"Ping"
Born(1888-12-22)December 22, 1888
Annapolis, Maryland, US
DiedFebruary 21, 1946(1946-02-21) (aged 57)
Norfolk, Virginia, US
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1905 – 1946
Rank Vice admiral
Battles/warsVeracruz, Mexico
World War I
World War II
AwardsMedal of Honor
Navy Distinguished Service Medal (3)
RelationsJames Wilkinson (great-grandfather)

Theodore Stark Wilkinson (uncle)
Ernest Wilkinson (father)
Gulie Bustick Wilkinson (mother)
Catherine Harlow (wife)
Ann Harlow Wilkinson (daughter)

Theodore Stark Wilkinson III (son)
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