Gen. Louis H. Wilson (1980) - Hall of Fame - Millsaps College Athletics

Hall of Fame

Played Football in 1938 and competed in Track
Comissioned Marine Officer at graduation from Millsaps
Military decorations include the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Legion of Merit with Combat "V" and two Gold Stars, the Navy Commendation Medal, the Purple Heart Medal with two Gold Stars, and the Presidential Unit Citation with Bronze Battle Star
Civilian honors included the Gold Medal from the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame (1977), the Golden Plate Award from the American Academy of Achievement, the Outstanding American Award from the Los Angeles Philanthropic Foundation, the Iron Mike Award from the Marine Corps League, the City of New York Silver Seal, Distinguished Achievement Award from Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity (1946), Outstanding Mississippian Award (1974), and Omicron Delta Kappa from Millsaps College (1976)