Herbert L. Wilkerson
H. Lloyd Wilkerson | |
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Wilkerson in 1975 | |
| Birth name | Herbert Lloyd Wilkerson |
| Nickname | "Lloyd" |
| Born | October 31, 1919 Troy, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | October 11, 2021 (aged 101) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Service years | 1942–1978 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Service number | 0-45163 |
| Commands | 3rd Marine Division MCB Camp Lejeune 1st Marine Regiment |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (2) Commendation Medal |
| Relations | MG Thomas L. Wilkerson (son) Thomas C. Coffin (father-in-law) |
Herbert Lloyd Wilkerson (31 October 1919 – 11 October 2021) 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.