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SAN FRANCISCO. Calil. — Lt. Commander Kenneth A. Dickerson, whose wife, the former Cecile Lloyd presently is living in Alice, has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat “V” for combat in Vietnam.The awards were presented by Naval Capt J L Holloway. 111. commanding officer of the nuclear - powered USS Enterprise at ceremonies at the Naval Air Station in Lemoore.CMDR DICK€PSON...cited for action »n Vietnam War.liceanmissionsNorthCalif.Lt. Commander Dickerson served with Attack Squadron 94 aboard the Enterprise where he flew the A4 Sky hawk jet on more than 77 combat against the enemy in and South Vietnam.He was cited for his heroism and competence m leading a division of four Skyhawks against the strategically located port facility of Nam Dinh. North Vietnam The strike was highly successful in spite of accurate and intense enemyground fire and Dickerson led all four aircraft safely back tothe carrier.Since receiving the award Dickerson has returned to sea duty and is serving with Va-94 aboard the USS Hancock attack carrier, w’here he is again participating in the air offensive against North Vietnam.Dickerson, whose parents live in American Fork. Utah, graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy in 1956 and was designated a Naval aviator in September of 1957.Mrs. Dickerson, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lloyd, is presently living with her parents here. Lt. Commander andMrs Dickerson have two children. Denise and David.
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Alice Daily Echo
Alice, Texas, US
Wed, Mar 29, 1967
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