Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Ensign

Unit:

U.S.S. Florida (BB-30), U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

December 4th, 1915

"The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Ensign Theodore Stark Wilkinson, Jr., United States Navy, for distinguished conduct in battle during the engagements of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 and 22 April 1914, on board the U.S.S. FLORIDA. Ensign Wilkinson was in both days' fighting at the head of his company and was eminent and conspicuous in his conduct, leading his men with skill and courage."

War Department, General Orders No. 177

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Rear Admiral

Unit:

Amphibious Force, U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

May 1944

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Rear Admiral Theodore Stark Wilkinson, Jr., United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander, Amphibious Force during operations in the Solomon Islands, from July 1943. He achieved outstanding success in operations against the Japanese. His forceful leadership, careful planning and sound tactical judgment were vital factors in our success.

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 326

With 2 Gold Stars

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Vice Admiral

Unit:

3rd Amphibious Force, 3rd Fleet, U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

March 1945

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Vice Admiral Theodore Stark Wilkinson, Jr., United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander of THIRD Amphibious Force, THIRD Fleet, from 1 August to 2 October 1944. Vice Admiral Wilkinson, masterful in his planning and bold in combat tactics, conducted an overseas amphibious operation which culminated in capture of Peleliu, Angaur and Ulithi, thereby driving the Japanese 500 miles back in the Western Pacific and blocking the only enemy outlet for supplies and support to his remaining bases in the Central Pacific.

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 33

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

With "Atlantic clasp"

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

With 4 "bronze ser vice stars"

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

With "escort clasp"

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

With 1 star