Age 84, Lawton - Word has been received of his death. Sergeant Wilson died Monday in a Lawton nursing home. No services are scheduled. Arrangements are under the direction of Becker Funeral Home. He was born September 30, 1923 in Kenova, West Virginia to Rufus and Bonnie (Willis) Wilson. He has been a Lawton resident since 1969. He retired from the US Army on September 1, 1971 after more than 26 years of service. After retirement he worked for Woesner and retired after 15 years. He served during WW II in Europe with the Combat Engineers, and during the occupation of Japan. He also served during the Korean War and two tours in Vietnam. He was an advisor to the Vietnamese Army in 1964 and then returned in 1967 with an American Unit. He also served as an advisor to the Iranian Army in 1967. While in the service, Sergeant Wilson received the Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Purple Heart with one oak leaf cluster, Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal with 6 clasps, South Vietnamese Army Medal of Honor 2nd class, European Theatre of Operations Medal with 5 battle stars, and a Korean War Medal with 3 battle stars. He married Makiko Takeishi on June 14, 1954 in Tokyo, Japan. He is survived by his wife Makiko of the home, a son James, 2 daughters Peggy Monteilh and Ruth Kent, and four grandchildren.