Gerald Lee Wilson
Born: August 5, 1942 at San Antonio, Texas
Home Town: Albany, Georgia
Headquarters, US Army, Vietnam, General Orders No. 2202 (June 23, 1969)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Gerald Lee Wilson (RA14718110), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Detachment B-20, Company B, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces. Staff Sergeant Wilson distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 21 May 1969. His extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty, at the cost of his life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, US Army, Vietnam, General Orders No. 2202 (June 23, 1969)
