Wilson, George Barry

Date of birth:: March 27th, 1892
Date of death:: December 4th, 1949
Buried on:: Arlington National Cemetery
Plot: 2. Grave: E-317/RH.
Nationality:: American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Rank: Rear Admiral. Captain of the USS Alabama (16 August 1942 - 17 March 1943).

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Legion of Merit - US Military

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Rear Admiral

Rear Admiral George Barry Wilson, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

Bronze Star Medal (BSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

World War I Victory Medal

Period:: First World War (1914-1918)

Yangtze Service Medal

American Defence Service Medal

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

American Campaign Medal

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

World War Two Victory Medal

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Sources

- Valor awards for George Barry Wilson
- TogetherWeServed - Connecting US Navy Sailors

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USS Alabama (BB-60)

Mobile - Alabama