Brother Vilga has always had a fascination with history and family ancestry. He has and continues to work to piece together the stories and family history that have given him the opportunity to live free and raise a family in the greatest country in the world. 

He has successfully been able to research several ancestors that served in the Civil War and claim their unclaimed Civil War medals from the State of West Virginia. To date, he has claimed a medal for family members William Cooper, Garrison Bland and Sidney Satterfield.

While serving as a Commissioner in the Town of Rolesville, he was also able to implement a Military Banner program that allows family members to showcase their Military heroes from Memorial Day to Veterans Day annually. 

Brother Vilga is grateful for all those that have served in the armed forces and has family members that have served from the Revolutionary War to present. He is very thankful for his grandfather Paul Vilga Sr (his namesake) and his brothers John, Frank, George and Joseph who fought for this county in WWII, Korea and Vietnam while being the first generation of the Vilga family born in the United States.  

Personal Information 

Name: Paul Andrew Vilga III

Place of Birth: Steubenville, OH

DOB: August 29, 1978

Joined SUVCW: 2024

Camp: Major General Judson Kilpatrick Camp No 7

Veteran Ancestors 

• Commissary Sergeant Rees Cooper, 3x Great Grandfather, 11th Reg Co D West Virginia Infantry 

• Quartermaster Sergeant William Cooper, 3x Great Granduncle, Co D 4th Reg/ Co G 5th Reg/ Co G 6th Reg West Virginia Cavalry

• Cpl Amos N Smith, 2x Great Granduncle, Co A 77th Reg Ohio Infantry 

Summary of Camp & Department Positions 

SUVCW Department of North Carolina

• Department Signals Officer (2025 - present)

MG Judson Kilpatrick Camp No. 7

• Camp Secretary (2026 - present)

• Camp Signals Officer (2025 - present)

Awards 

• SUVCW Memorial University Officer Training Program 2026 graduate

• SUVCW Department  of North Carolina Certificate of Commendation (2026)

Membership in other organizations 

• Sons of the American Revolution - Raleigh Chapter (2024 - present)

• Historic Rolesville Society Member

Special Activities and Accomplishments 

• Rolesville Town Commissioner (2017 - 2025 - Two Terms)

• Rolesville Mayor Pro Tempore (2021-2023)

• Town of Rolesville Parks and Recreation Liaison (2017 - 2025)

• Implementation of Town of Rolesville Military Banner Program

• Implementation of first two official Pollinator Gardens in Town of Rolesville