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Larry Wilcox

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Larry Wilcox

Larry Dee Wilcox (born August 8, 1947) is an American actor best known for his role as California Highway Patrol officer (later captain) Jonathan "Jon" Baker in the television series CHiPs, which ran from 1977 to 1983 on NBC. A Vietnam veteran, Wilcox races cars and is also a private pilot.

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Born
Larry Dee Wilcox (1947-08-08) August 8, 1947 (age 78)San Diego, California, U.S.
Alma mater
California State University, Northridge
Occupations
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Years active
1971–present
Spouses
mw- Judy Vagner (m. 1969; div. 1978) Hannie Strasser (m. 1980; div. 1982) Marlene Harmon (m. 1986)
Children
5
Allegiance
United States
Branch
Marine Corps
Years of service
1967–1973
Rank
Staff Sergeant
Unit
2nd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment
Battles
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Awards
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation MedalCombat Action RibbonMarine Corps Good Conduct MedalSee more
Website
larrywilcox.net
Service years
1967–1973

Tables

· Military awards
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Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Army Presidential Unit Citation
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation with one 3/16 inch service star
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Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Vietnam Service Medal with three 3/16 inch service stars
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Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
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Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Combat Action Ribbon
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Navy and Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
Army Presidential Unit Citation
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation with one 3/16 inch service star
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Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal with three 3/16 inch service stars
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Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation
Vietnam Campaign Medal

References

  1. Boomer Magazine
    https://www.boomermagazine.com/larry-wilcox/
  2. "Larry Wilcox"
    http://www.filmreference.com/film/44/Larry-Wilcox.html
  3. Boomer Magazine
    https://www.boomermagazine.com/larry-wilcox/
  4. "From Combat Veteran to TV Star"
    https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4312620/from-combat-veteran-to-tv-star/
  5. LarryWilcox.net
    http://larrywilcox.net/a-70s-actor-looks-back-on-his-hardest-and-proudest-role-veteran
  6. TVGuide
    https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/larry-wilcox/206195
  7. Chips
    http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20076341,00.html
  8. "Larry Wilcox Busses His New Bride, but 'chips' Co-Star Erik Estrada Gets a Kiss-Off"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20170309084225/http://people.com/archive/larry-wilcox-busses-his-new-bride-but-chips-co-star-erik-estrada-gets-a-kiss-off-vol-13-no-17/
  9. CHiPs
    http://chipsreunion.com
  10. FanCons.com
    https://fancons.com/conreports/post/1463/live-report-from-the-chips-35th-anniversary-reunion
  11. CHiPs
    https://larrywilcox.net
  12. Youtube
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdEvL6jxUYA
  13. Terre Haute Tribune-Star
    https://www.tribstar.com/news/news_columns/mark-bennett-tragedy-awakens-small-indiana-coal-mining-town-in-94-feet/article_900b27b2-9334-58e2-ace2-0ae57cf2c507.html
  14. "Former 'CHiPS' star Larry Wilcox charged with securities fraud"
    https://www.al.com/wire/2010/10/former_chips_star_larry_wilcox.html
  15. CBS News
    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/larry-wilcoxchips-actor-gets-probation-on-fraud-charge/
  16. YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4Vski7MyXw
  17. FamilySearch.org
    https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/GZWG-YVL/sharon-kay-wilcox-1942-1966
  18. people.com
    https://web.archive.org/web/20170309084225/http://people.com/archive/larry-wilcox-busses-his-new-bride-but-chips-co-star-erik-estrada-gets-a-kiss-off-vol-13-no-17/
  19. "Marlene Harmon Wilcox – Thousand Oaks High School, Olympic Track Athlete"
    https://venturacountysportshalloffame.org/inductee/marlene-harmon-wilcox
  20. "Shadow box"
    https://marines.togetherweserved.com/usmc/servlet/tws.webapp.webapp?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=Person&ID=135427&binder=true
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