Donald Erwin Wilson

Donald Erwin Wilson (August 12, 1932 – February 3, 2002) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy.[1]

For others of the same name, see Donald Wilson (disambiguation).
Donald Erwin Wilson
Born(1932-08-12)August 12, 1932
Holway, Wisconsin
DiedFebruary 3, 2002(2002-02-03) (aged 69)
Woodburn, Fairfax County, Virginia
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1955–1987
RankRear Admiral
Awards

Biography

Wilson was born in Holway, Wisconsin, on August 12, 1932. He graduated with a M.S. in Management from San Diego State University in 1955, having earned a B.S. in Accounting the previous year. Wilson married Leanna Draper and they had three children.

He died of cancer on February 3, 2002, at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Woodburn, Fairfax County, Virginia, and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.[2]

Career

After joining the Navy, Wilson was assigned to Miramar Naval Air Station. During the Vietnam War, he was stationed in Saigon. Later he would serve in the office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Installations and Logistics). In 1977, he was given command of the Navy Supply Corps School. He served his final assignment at Fort Wadsworth. Wilson retired in 1987.

Awards he received include the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, the Bronze Star Medal with valor device, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Vietnam Gallantry Cross.

References
  1. "Donald Erwin Wilson". The United States Navy Memorial. Retrieved 2019-05-02.
  2. Burial Detail: Wilson, Donald E (section 65, grave 3613) – ANC Explorer
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