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Thomas Michael Dykers
Born(1905-12-03)December 3, 1905
New Orleans, LA
DiedJune 13, 1975(1975-06-13) (aged 69)
New Orleans, LA
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service?-1949[1]
Rank Rear Admiral
CommandsUSS Jack (SS-259)
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsNavy Cross (2)[2]
Silver Star
Other workThe 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.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Service Conducted For Sailor, Writer". Cumberland, Maryland: Cumberland Evening Times. 17 June 1975. p. 2. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
  2. ^ http://www.homeofheroes.com/members/02_NX/citations/03_wwii-nc/nc_06wwii_navyD.html
  3. ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0245837/?ref_=fn_al_nm_2
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