Herbert Lloyd Wilkerson was a United States Marine Corps major general. A veteran of three wars, he was most noted for his service as commanding officer, 1st Marine Regiment during Vietnam War and later as commanding general, 3rd Marine Division.
Wilkerson in 1975
Wilkerson as Colonel in December 1967.
Wilkerson's award ceremony of Legion of Merit for his service in Vietnam. Commanding general, Camp Lejeune, Major General Rathvon M. Tompkins (left) and Wilkerson's wife Jeanne looks on.
The 1st Marine Regiment is an infantry regiment of the United States Marine Corps based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. The regiment is under the command of the 1st Marine Division and the I Marine Expeditionary Force. The 1st Marine Regiment is also sometimes referred to as "Regimental Combat Team 1" or "Inchon".
Col. Chesty Puller at Inchon leading 1st Marines
Marines of 1st Marine Regiment in Fallujah