John E. Wilkes

1895–1957 (age 62)

Military Officer

Biography

John E. Wilkes, a career naval officer, led ships and shore commands with a steady hand, helping shape the Navy’s readiness through the interwar years and beyond.

He dedicated himself to the service and welfare of sailors everywhere, and Arlington National Cemetery now stands as a reminder of his unwavering devotion.

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