Larry Dee Wilcox (born August 8, 1947) is an American actor best known for his role as California Highway Patrol officer (later captain) Jonathan “Jon” Baker in the television series CHIPs, which ran from 1977 to 1983 on NBC. A Vietnam veteran, Wilcox races cars and is a private pilot
In 1967 Larry was drafted in the Army but he wanted to be in the best outfit during the Vietnam War and so he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He honorably served thirteen months in Vietnam with five campaign stars and two meritorious promotions. He served in the 2nd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment (2/12) and was discharged as a Staff Sergeant.
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