About Wilbur Bestwick
Lived 1911 – 1972 (aged 60). Wilbur Bestwick was an American military personnel.
Early life Bestwick was born on November 27, 1911, in Sabetha, Kansas, and graduated from high school there in 1932.
Military career Bestwick enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1934 and received his basic training at San Diego, California.
Awards Bestwick's military decorations include:
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ valor deviceNavy Unit CommendationMarine Corps Good Conduct Medal w/ 7 service starsAmerican Defense Service MedalAmerican Campaign MedalAsiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal w/ 4 service starsWorld War II Victory MedalNational Defense Service MedalKorean Service Medal w/ 3 service starsKorean Presidential Unit CitationUnited Nations Korea MedalRepublic of Korea War Service Medal
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Who was Wilbur Bestwick?
1st Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (1911–1972)
When was Wilbur Bestwick born?
Wilbur Bestwick was born on 27 November 1911 in Sabetha.
When did Wilbur Bestwick die?
Wilbur Bestwick died on 10 July 1972 in Palo Alto.
What was Wilbur Bestwick's occupation?
Wilbur Bestwick was a military personnel.
What nationality was Wilbur Bestwick?
Wilbur Bestwick was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wilbur Bestwick. https://biography.guide/wilbur-bestwick/
MLA: "Wilbur Bestwick." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wilbur-bestwick/.
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