Historical Marker

Hilliard Almond Wilbanks

Cornelia · Habersham County

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The Story

Cornelia-born Air Force Captain Wilbanks earned the Medal of Honor near Dalat in 1967 when, flying an unarmed spotter plane, he made repeated low passes to draw enemy fire away from trapped South Vietnamese rangers, dying in the effort.

About this site

Hilliard Almond Wilbanks is a historical marker in Cornelia, Habersham County. It is one of 18 historical markers documented in Habersham County, among 94 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 34.5136, -83.5166 near Cornelia. The nearest cataloged historic site is Cornelia Community House (historic place), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Kimsey Cemetery, Loudermilk Boarding House, and Indian War Trail.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 34.5136, -83.5166 · Cornelia, Habersham County

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