Background
Wilcox, John Walter was born on March 22, 1882 in Milledgeville, Georgia, United States. Son of John Wesley and Anna Gray (Holmes) Wilcox.
Wilcox, John Walter was born on March 22, 1882 in Milledgeville, Georgia, United States. Son of John Wesley and Anna Gray (Holmes) Wilcox.
Educated elementary and high school, Macon, 1888-1889. Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1905. Graduated from Nava War College, 1924.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1905, and promoted through the grades to rear admiral, 1938.
Member Sons of Confederate Veterans. Clubs: Army and Navy (Washington, District of Columbia).
Married Caroline Manigault, December 22, 1919. Children: Arthur, Mary.