William
S. Dickey received his commission as 2nd Lieutenant, Air
Reserves on 16 May 1942 and ordered to Lowry Field, Denver,
Colorado; He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant on 3 August
1943 (Special Order 215); an extract of Special Order
249 dated 17 October 1944 promoted Dickey to Captain while
at Smoky Hill Army Air Field, Salina, KS. On 2 September
1946, he obtained the rank of Major and appointment in
the Officers Reserves Corps.
A
1942 graduate of Michigan State University and a member
of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity, Mr. Dickey's career revolved
around the automotive industry. He was employed by Ford
Motor Co. for nine years and later served as a manufacturer's
representative with extensive contacts among the Big Three
automakers.
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Salina,
Kansas
1944
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Margaret
& William
1989
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In
1942 William married Margaret Plowright; they have 2 children
a daughter, Margaret and a son, WIlliam Jr. They were
married 53 yrs.
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December 1957 Honorably Discharged from the United
States Air Force
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In
the 1960's, He founded the Franklin Village, Michigan
Police Department and served, as its chief for many years.
Mr. Dickey also served two terms on the Franklin Village
Council. He was also a board member of Franklin Community
Church and a director of the Franklin Community Association
during his 26-year residency in Franklin. He retired in
1986 and moved to Keowee, South Carolina.
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Margaret
& William Dickey
Chicago Hilton
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On
Guam
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Capt
William S. Dickey
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"Guam
Villa"
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William
reading his corner of the world
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Not
sure but we're guessing this is Fritz |
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His
roommate Fritz's Corner
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Notice
complete with all the amenities
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On
9 December 1995, William S. Dickey passed away at
Dorn Veterans Administration Medical Center, in Columbia,
S.C. at the age of 75. |
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