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Casualty Info
Home Town Peoria, IL
Last Address 2122 23rd Avenue North Birmingham, AL
Casualty Date Jul 26, 1944
Cause KIA-Body Not Recovered
Reason Other Explosive Device
Location Pacific Ocean
Conflict World War II
Location of Interment Manila American Cemetery and Memorial - Manila, Philippines
Wall/Plot Coordinates (cenotaph)
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Additional Information
Last Known Activity:
The USS Robalo (SS-273) began her war patrol from Freemantle, Australia 22 June 1944. Based on Evidence of notes passed from a Prisoner of War camp, it was concluded the Robalo was sunk 26 July 1944. Four crewmen escaped and made their way to the shore, only to be captured by the Japanese. They were imprisoned, but never heard from again. Chief Motor Machinist's Mate Dickerson was listed as Missing in Action and later declared dead 16 January 1946.
Comments/Citation:
Service number: 3367438
Submarine war patrols
USS Tunny (SS-282) - 1st
USS Robalo (SS-273) - 1st through 3rd
Although some of the exact duty stations are unidentified, CMoMM Dickerson's early career has been gleaned from various newspaper articles. The other information contained in this profile was compiled from various internet sources.
