Thomas M. Dykers

Thomas Michael Dykers
Born (1905-12-03)December 3, 1905
New Orleans, LA
Died June 13, 1975(1975-06-13) (aged 69)
New Orleans, LA
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Rank Rear Admiral
Commands held USS Jack (SS-259)
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Navy Cross (2)[1]
Silver Star
Other work The Silent Service (TV series)

Thomas Michael Dykers, Sr. (December 3, 1905 – June 13, 1975) was a decorated submarine commander during World War II who reached the rank of Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. He was also a writer and producer. He narrated the 1957-58 TV series The Silent Service.[2]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.homeofheroes.com/members/02_NX/citations/03_wwii-nc/nc_06wwii_navyD.html
  2. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0245837/?ref_=fn_al_nm_2
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