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Henry Wilkens
Henry Wilkens or Wilkins (1855 – August 2, 1895) was a German-born soldier in the U.S. Army who served with the 2nd U.S. Cavalry during the Nez Perce War. In the summer of 1877, he received the Medal of Honor for two separate engagements, Little Muddy Creek and Camas Meadows, against Lame Deer and the Nez Perce in the Idaho Territory. Wilkens was one of four men who received the award for taking part in the battle of Little Muddy Creek.
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Wilkens is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- Andrea Wilkens (born 1984), German footballer
- Carl Wilkens (born c. 1957), American involved in genocide rescue efforts
- Elmer Wilkens (1901–1967), American football player who played in the National Football League
- Henry Wilkens (1855–1895), American Medal of Honor recipient
- Iman Wilkens (1936-2018), author of "Where Troy Once Stood"
- Jan Wilkens (born 1943), South