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Alfred M. Wilson ("Mac") was born on 13 January, 1948 in Olney, Illinois, US, is an Alfred Mac Wilson was United States Marine. Discover Alfred M. Wilson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 21 years old?
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"Mac" |
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| Age |
21 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
13 January, 1948 |
| Birthday |
13 January |
| Birthplace |
Olney, Illinois, US |
| Date of death |
1969 |
| Died Place |
near Firebase Cunningham, Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam |
| Nationality |
United States
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Alfred M. Wilson Height, Weight & Measurements
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Alfred M. Wilson Net Worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Alfred Mac Wilson (January 13, 1948 – March 3, 1969) was a United States Marine who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for heroism in Vietnam in March 1969.
While returning from a reconnaissance mission during Operation Dewey Canyon, Wilson's platoon was ambushed, and their machine gunner and assistant were wounded.
While facing enemy fire to retrieve the weapon, an enemy hand grenade was thrown between Wilson and a fellow Marine.
Wilson threw himself on the grenade, absorbing the full force of the blast, sacrificing his life to save another.
Alfred M. Wilson was born on January 13, 1948, in Olney, Illinois.
He moved with his family to Odessa, Texas, in 1950 and attended Burleson Elementary School and Crockett Junior High School and in 1967 graduated from Odessa Senior High School.
He was active in football and track as well as the Distributive Education Club while in high school.
His hobbies included shooting, hunting, fishing, football, and tennis.
He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve at Abilene, Texas, on November 1, 1967, and was discharged to enlist in the Regular Marine Corps on January 14, 1968.
He underwent recruit training with the 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California.
Upon completion of recruit training, in April 1968, he was transferred to Camp Pendleton, California, and completed individual combat training with Company D, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Training Regiment, in May, and basic infantry training in June.
He was promoted to private first class on July 1, 1968.
Private First Class Wilson arrived in the Republic of Vietnam in July 1968, and was assigned duty as a rifleman with Company D, 1st Battalion, 27th Marines, 1st Marine Division.
He served in this capacity until September 1968.
He was later reassigned as a rifleman with Company M, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division.
Wilson was killed in action in the vicinity of Fire Support Base Cunningham, Quang Tri Province on March 3, 1969.
While returning from a reconnaissance mission, Wilson's platoon was ambushed.
While facing fire to retrieve the machine gun from the platoon's wounded machine gunner, an enemy hand grenade was thrown between Wilson and a fellow Marine.
Wilson threw himself on the grenade, absorbing the full force of the blast, sacrificing his life.
For these actions, Wilson was posthumously promoted to the rank of Corporal; and was awarded the Medal of Honor.
On April 20, 1970, his Medal of Honor was presented to his family by Vice President Spiro T. Agnew at the White House.
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ALFRED M. WILSON
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
for service as set forth in the following CITATION:
Wilson's medals and decorations include: the Medal of Honor, the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Alfred M. Wilson's name is inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial ("The Wall") on Panel 30W Line 035.
The United States Post Office on Texas Avenue in Odessa, Texas, was named in honor of Alfred M. Wilson by efforts of Congressman Mike Conaway and Senator John Cornyn.
In July 2015, Hood Junior High School in Odessa was renamed, Wilson and Young Medal of Honor Middle School; In their honor.
