Horace Lee Wilkins was the son of Henry Mack Wilkins and Emma Cordelia Bowers.
Sergeant Horace L. Wilkins #34505138 was serving in the 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division. At the time of his death the 134th was advancing from St-Lo, France towards Vire. He died on 1 August 1944. He was initially buried at Saint Laurent Cemetery at Baveux, France and reburied at Normandy American Cemetery, St-Laurent-sur-Mer, France, I,21,18.
- Rank: Sergeant
- Date of birth: 25 November 1922
- Date of death: 1 August 1944
- County: Monroe
- Hometown: Sweetwater
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War II
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XVI, Top Panel
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