[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 172 (Thursday, November 10, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2028]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 COMMENDING THE SERVICE OF MAJOR GENERAL H. LLOYD WILKERSON, USMC RET. 
                    TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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                           HON. HEATH SHULER

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 10, 2011

  Mr. SHULER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Major General H. Lloyd 
Wilkerson, USMC ret. for a life dedicated to serving his country and 
helping others in Western North Carolina.
  H. Lloyd Wilkerson was born in Troy, Tennessee, on October 31, 1919. 
After graduating from Erskine College in 1941 with degrees in 
mathematics and english, he was an inspector for Retail Credit Company 
in Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina.
  At the outbreak of World War II, Wilkerson enlisted in the U.S. 
Marine Corps. He quickly advanced through the ranks, serving as Platoon 
Sergeant and then Second Lieutenant. He served in combat in World War 
II, Korea, and Vietnam. He became Chief of Staff of the Marine Corps 
Base in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. In 1972, he was promoted to 
Brigadier General and became Commanding General of that Base. 
Subsequently, as a Major General, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff 
for Research, Development and Studies at the Headquarters of the U.S. 
Marine Corps in Washington, Commanding General of the Third Marine 
Division, and Commanding General of the III Marine Amphibious Force in 
the Far East. His final assignment, prior to his retirement on May 31, 
1978, was as Director of Personnel Management Division/Assistant Deputy 
Chief of Staff for Manpower at Headquarters of the U.S. Marine Corps in 
Washington, D.C.
  Since his retirement, Major General Wilkerson has been involved in 
countless volunteer and appointed positions in his church, alma mater, 
and community. He served as President of the North Carolina Scottish 
Rite Masonic Foundation, Inc. which annually provided more than 
$200,000 to support clinics for childhood language disorders at East 
Carolina University, Appalachian State University, and the Scottish 
Rite Temple at Charlotte.
  Wilkerson has gone above and beyond to serve our country through 
military service and countless volunteer programs. It is an honor to 
represent selfless, hardworking soldiers like Major General Wilkerson 
whose devotion to our country is a great source of pride to me and to 
Western North Carolina. I ask my colleagues to join me today in 
recognizing Major General H. Lloyd Wilkerson.

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