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Lones W. Wigger, Jr.
Distinguished Rifleman 1966 as Lones W. Wigger, Jr. CPT USA, of Columbus, GA International Distinguished 1963, badge number 37, as Lones W. Wigger, Jr. 1LT USA
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The following biography was written by Hap Rocketto
Olympic Champion Lones Wigger has won 111 medals in international, individual and team shooting competition, which includes 65 gold, 38 silver and eight bronze medals (including two Olympic gold and one silver). He has established 29 world records, and won 89 National Championships, including 27 at Camp Perry, Ohio. During his career, he has represented the United States on four Olympic teams, six Pan American Games teams and six World Championship teams. The US Olympic Committee honored him in 1996 as one of 100 Golden Olympians.
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