SGT Adam A. Wilkinson

18 February 2007, Afghanistan

160th SOAR

A native of Niskayuna, New York, Sergeant Adam A. Wilkinson died on 18 February 2007 in southeastern Afghanistan, when his MH-47 Chinook crashed during combat operations.

Wilkinson enlisted in the Army as a Petroleum Supply Specialist in 2002. Three years later he trained as a Heavy Lift Helicopter Repair Specialist. In 2005, he completed Green Platoon and joined the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

SGT Wilkinson was assigned as an MH-47 Crew Member in 2nd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, when he died during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.