Talk:Eugene Parks Wilkinson

Honors
During his noteworthy naval career, Admiral Wilkinson earned:

1944  Silver Star

1944  Navy Unit Commendation

1953  Legion of Merit

1955 Golden Fleece Award

1964  Joint Service Commendation Medal

1969  The Japanese government awarded Wilkinson the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Second Class.

1969  Navy Distinguished Service Medal 2nd Award 1972 3rd Award 1974

After retiring from the navy he received:

1976   Navy Meritorious Public Service Award

1983 George Washington Gold Medal ASME

1984 Oliver Townsend Medal

1989 Uranium Institute Gold Medal

1990 Elected National Academy of Engineering

1994 Henry DeWolf Smyth Nuclear Statesman Award