Name: Edgar (Ed) Pilkington

Place of Birth: North Little Rock, AR

Personal History: Graduated from North Little Rock High School, Northern Illinois University (MS Ed), University of Arkansas (BS Ed and Eds) degrees. Lived in Carrollton since 1994. Three adult (married) children, 1 adult foster son, 9 grandchildren. 

Place of Recruitment: Fayetteville, AR

Branch of Service: U.S. Army

Class: Captain

Military Occupation: Field Artillery Officer (US Army), Civil Affairs Officer (US Army Reserve)

Service History, Stateside or Abroad: U.S. Army Berlin, Germany (1966-1968), U.S. Army Vietnam (1968-69) Ft. Sill Oklahoma (1969-70), Asst. Professor of Military Science (ROTC) Northern Il University (1970-74) 

Commendations and Honors: Bronze Star, Army Commendation w/ “V” for Valor, Cross of Gallantry (Republic of Vietnam), Army of Occupation Medal (Berlin), Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal

Present Location: Willow Bend Academy, Plano & Lewisville (owner)

Carrollton Connection: Live in Carrollton (Homestead Addition). Moved to Carrollton in 1994.