Military Career
In 1881, King David Kalākaua selected Wilcox and two other Hawaiians to study at the Royal Military Academy at Turin in the Kingdom of Italy. By the time he completed his training in 1885, he achieved the rank of sublieutenant of artillery. Impressed with his military skills, Italian officials sent Wilcox to the Royal Application School for Engineer and Artillery Officers.
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