Background
Wilkinson, Eugene Parks was born on August 10, 1918 in Long Beach, California, United States. Son of Dennis William and Daisy Amelia (Parks) Wilkinson.
Wilkinson, Eugene Parks was born on August 10, 1918 in Long Beach, California, United States. Son of Dennis William and Daisy Amelia (Parks) Wilkinson.
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, San Diego State University, 1938.
Instructor chemistry, San Diego State University, 1938-1939; commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1940; advanced through grades to vice admiral, United States Navy, 1970; served various locations including 1st commanding officer, United States Ship Nautilus (1st nuclear-powered submarine), 1953-1957; 1st commanding officer, United States Ship Long Beach, 1959-1963; 1st commanding officer, 1st nuclear-powered surface ship retired, 1974; executive vice president, Data Design laboratories, Cucamonga, California, 1977-1980; president, chief Executive officer, Institute Nuclear Power Operations, Atlanta, 1980-1984; president emeritus, Institute Nuclear Power Operations, Atlanta, since 1984. Board directors Advanced Resource Development Environmental, Laurel, Maryland. Chairman, Board Of Directors Master Data Management Superior vena cava syndrome Corporation, Laguna Niguel, California.
Member American Society Naval Engineers, American Nuclear Society (Henry DeWolf Smyth Nuclear Statesman medal 1994, Walter Zinn award 1998), Navy League, Submarine League, National Academy Engineering.
Married Janice Edith Thuli, March 28, 1942. Children: Dennis Eugene, Stephen James, Marian Lynn, Rodney David.