Sgt. Timothy A. Wilkinson
Published May 12, 2015
Air Force Cross, 1993
Timothy Wilkinson received his commendation for his efforts to rescue the crew of a downed UH-60 and a ground team near Mogadishu, Somalia. Wilkinson volunteered to remain on the ground and repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire during the 18-hour engagement.
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