Carl Heinrich "Charles Henry" Wilcken (October 5, 1831 – April 9, 1915) was a German-American artilleryman who was awarded the Iron Cross by the King of Prussia, Frederick William IV.

[2] Later, to cover his defection, it was claimed that he had been captured by the Utah Territorial militia (the "Nauvoo Legion") at Fort Bridger.

He planned to emigrate to Argentina to join his brothers there; however, while waiting in London to sail, he ran out of funds and could only afford to go to New York City.

Six foot four inches tall,[12] Wilcken worked as a miller in Salt Lake City, a skill he learned in Prussia.

Later he served as the friend, driver, and bodyguard for LDS Church presidents John Taylor and Wilford Woodruff.