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OM1c (Navy gunner) with Torpedo Squadron One (VT-1)
Timeline
Birth- Dec 5, 1921
Gloversville, New York
1939 - 1945World War II- Age: 22 years
Served For
United States of America
Conflict Period
World War II
Branch
Navy
Rank
Petty Officer First Class
Aircraft Assignment
TBF/TBM Avenger "gunner" - manned 50 caliber turret ball gun
Stationed- 1944-Age: 22 years
USS Yorktown (CV-10)
Torpedo Squadron One (VT-1)
Award
Air Medal
Marriage- Apr 5, 1945-Age: 23 years
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Mary Lee Todt
Death- Dec 11, 2011-Age: 90 years
Taylor Springs, Illinois
Other Facts
Child
Constance, Sharon, William
Father
Albert W. Vickery
Full Name
Douglas Vickery
Mother
Charlotte Vickery (Handy)
Sibling
Viola, Ashley, Leona, Marilyn