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Oscar Lawton Wilkerson was an American World War II veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was born on 9 February, 1926 in Chicago Heights, Illinois US. He was the son of Oscar and Lillian Wilkerson. Oscar Lawton Wilkerson served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of the 4th Infantry Division and was wounded in action in France. He was awarded the Purple Heart for his service. After the war, Oscar Lawton Wilkerson returned to Chicago Heights and worked as a machinist for the Pullman Standard Company. He was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Oscar Lawton Wilkerson was married to his wife, Mary, for over 60 years. They had two children, a son and a daughter. Oscar Lawton Wilkerson passed away on 28 April, 2021 at the age of 97. He was laid to rest at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois.

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Age 96 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 9 February, 1926
Birthday 9 February
Birthplace Chicago Heights, Illinois, U.S.
Date of death February 08, 2023
Died Place Orland Park, Illinois, U.S.
Nationality United States

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1960

Following his military service, Wilkerson attended New York University to study photography. He also attended the Midwest Broadcasting School and graduated in 1960. He worked as a DJ for WBEE-AM in Harvey, Illinois and was known as "Weekend Wilkie." He also hosted his own radio show, Wilk's World. He served as community relations director and later as program director for WBEE-AM. Later, he worked for the radio station WMAQ (AM) until his retirement. Since his retirement, Wilkerson has spent time volunteering for the Chicago "DODO" Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, helping minority and at-risk youth fly for free through the "Young Eagles" program.

1946

He moved to Tuskegee, Alabama for training and was assigned to the 617th Bombardment Squadron. He became 2nd Lieutenant and earned his "wings" in 1946. Wilkerson completed his training after the end of the war, so he did not have the chance to fly in combat.

1926

Oscar Lawton Wilkerson (born February 9, 1926) is an American retired pilot and radio personality. He was one of the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African American aviators and support personnel who served during World War II.

Wilkerson was born February 9, 1926, in Chicago Heights, Illinois. He graduated from Bloom Township High School in 1944 and joined the United States Air Force.

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