LOUIS H WILSON JR DDG 126
Ship Name and Designation History
This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order.
Arleigh Burke (Flight III) Class Guided Missile Destroyer Naming Ceremony 17 September 2016 Construction started 3 March 2020 Keel Laid 16 May 2023 - Christened TBD - Launched TBD |
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- USS Louis H. Wilson Jr. DDG-126 Covers Page 1 (DATE)
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USPS Type 11 |
2023-05-16 |
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Keel Laid, cachet by Richard D. Jones
Other Information
NAMESAKE - General Louis Hugh Wilson Jr., USMC (Ret) (February 11, 1920 – June 21, 2005)
Wilson was a World War II recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Guam (July 25-26, 1944), and 26th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps (July 1, 1975-June 30, 1979).
General Wilson is the recipient of the following awards - Medal of Honor, the Defense Distinguished Service Medal w/ Bronze oak leaf cluster, the Legion of Merit w/ valor device & 2 award stars, the Purple Heart w/ 2 award stars, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, the Navy Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon w/ 1 service star, the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, the American Defense Service Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal w/ 3 service stars, the World War II Victory Medal, the National Defense Service Medal w/ 1 service star, the Vietnam Service Medal w/ 2 service stars, National Order of Vietnam Medal (Officer degree), Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/ palm & gold star, Korean Order of National Security Merit (Gugseon Medal), Philippine Legion of Honor Medal (rank of Commander), Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Ribbon and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. General Wilson is also authorized to wear the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge.
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