Background
Wilner, Morton Harrison was born on May 28, 1908 in Baltimore. Son of Joseph A. and Ida (Berkow) Wilner.
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Morton Harrison Wilner, American lawyer. Bar: District of Columbia 1933. Decorated Legion of Merit; recipient Ourisman Memorial award for civic achievement, 1970; Ben Franklin award University Pennsylvania, 1973; alumni award of merit, 1975; Friar of Year award University Pennsylvania, 1976; Wharton School Club Joseph Wharton award, 1980; named to University of Pennsylvania Baseball Hall of Fame, 1997.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Economics, University of Pennsylvania, 1930; Juris Doctor, Georgetown University, 1934.
Career
General counsel emeritus, Armed Forces Benefit Association vice chairman, AFBA Industrial Bank. Board directors Armed Forces Benefit Superior vena cava syndrome, Inc. Member emeritus Giant Food, Inc.
Achievements
Membership
Past president Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington. Emeritus life trustee University Pennsylvania. Past president National Child Research Center.
Board governors St. Albans School, 1968-1972. Served to major United States Army Air Force. Deputy director aircraft division War Production Board 1942-1945.
Member Federal Bar Association, American Bar Association (house delegations 1971-1973), District of Columbia Bar Association, International Bar Association, Federal Communications Bar Association (president 1969-1970) Clubs: Army and Navy, Woodmont Country.
Connections
Married Zelda Dunkelman, November 3, 1940. Children: James D., Thomas B., Lawrence J., Theodora.
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Nationality
American
Awards
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Decorated Legion of Merit. Recipient Ourisman Memorial award for civic achievement, 1970. Ben Franklin award University Pennsylvania, 1973. Alumni award of merit, 1975. Friar of Year award University Pennsylvania, 1976. Wharton School Club Joseph Wharton award, 1980. Named to University of Pennsylvania Baseball Hall of Fame, 1997.Decorated Legion of Merit. Recipient Ourisman Memorial award for civic achievement, 1970. Ben Franklin award University Pennsylvania, 1973.
Alumni award of merit, 1975. Friar of Year award University Pennsylvania, 1976. Wharton School Club Joseph Wharton award, 1980.
Named to University of Pennsylvania Baseball Hall of Fame, 1997.