Medal of Honor recipient’s family reflect on his sacrifice, honor during visit to Air Force Memorial

Kerry Wilkins places her hand on the name of her great uncle, Maj. Raymond H. Wilkins, while visiting the Air Force Memorial’s Medal of Honor Wall in Arlington, Va., July 2023. Maj. Wilkins received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during World War II, which allowed for the safe withdrawal of the remaining planes in his squadron during an attack on shipping at Simpson Harbor in Rabaul, New Britain, November 2, 1943. (Courtesy Photo Provided by Kerry Wilkins)

PHOTO BY: Kerry Wilkins

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