Wilfred Adkins ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Florida
On June 6, 1944 Private Adkins was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Florida. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
This Profile ID | 97447 |
Service ID | 6836416 |
Name | Wilfred Adkins |
From | Key West, Monroe County, Florida |
Birth Date | February 13, 1912 |
Casualty Date | June 6, 1944 |
War | World War II |
Service Branch | Army |
Rank | Private |
Unit/Group | 1st Infantry Division, 1st Engineer Combat Battalion |
Casualty Type | Missing in action or lost at sea |
Location | Omaha Beach, Normandy, France |
Burial | Tablets of the Missing at Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France |
Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered |
Wilfred Adkins is buried or memorialized at Tablets of the Missing at Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Wilfred Adkinswas was born in Key West, Monroe County, Florida. He was a US Army Demolition Expert. He entered the service from Ohio and was also associated with Columbiana county, Ohio. He has been declared missing in action. He was married and had three children.
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Wilfred Adkins was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Adkins had the rank of Private. Service number assignment was 6836416. Attached to 1st Infantry Division, 1st Engineer Combat Battalion.
He was born on February 13, 1912. According to our records Florida was his home or enlistment state and Monroe county has been included within the archival record. We have Key West listed as his city.
During his service in World War II, Army Private Adkins was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on June 6, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Missing in action or lost at sea. Incident location: Omaha Beach, Normandy, France. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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