South/Commanding General, II Marine Expeditionary Force/Commanding General, Marine Striking Force Atlantic, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He was confirmed for promotion to general and assumed duties as the Commander, U.S. Southern Command on September 25, 1997; he served in this position until October 2000. General Wilhelm retired from the Marine Corps on November 1, 2000. Post-retirement After retiring from the Marine Corps, General Wilhelm was a researcher with the U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. General Wilhelm is Distinguished Military Fellow on the staff of the Center for Defense Information. In 2003, Wilhelm became Vice President at Battelle, responsible for homeland security issues. Awards and decorations General Wilhelm's personal decorations include: See also Center for Defense Information (CDI) Battelle References Notes 1941 births Living people People from Edenton, North Carolina Florida Southern College alumni United States Marine Corps personnel of the Vietnam War Recipients of the Silver Star Recipients of the Gallantry Cross (Vietnam) Salve Regina University alumni Naval War College alumni United States Marine Corps generals Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal Recipients of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal Recipients of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal United States Department of Defense officials