Othell Dickson ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Kansas
On June 28, 1944 Second Lieutenant Dickson was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army Air Forces. ★ He is remembered by the people of Kansas. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 323439 |
| Service ID | O-817583 |
| Name | Othell Dickson |
| From | Coffeyville, Montgomery County, Kansas |
| Birth Date | January 23, 1920 |
| Casualty Date | June 28, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Specialty | Pilot |
| Unit/Group | 332nd Fighter Group, 301st Fighter Squadron |
| Casualty Type | Non hostile, air crash |
| Location | Italy |
| Burial | Fairview Cemetery, Coffeyville, Kansas |
| Notable Awards |
★ Air Medal |
Additional Details
Othell Dickson was born in Wagoner, Wagoner County, Oklahoma. He grew in up Coffeyville, Kansas using the name Othel Larry Watkins. During his school years, he was known for his painting, poetry and expository writing.He was a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, enlisting from California. He led all flying cadets from the Eastern Flying Training Command in the National Fixed Gunnery held in Florida, becoming the top ranking aerial gunner among all the cadets On June 28, 1944 he was piloting his P-51 Mustang when he crashed during a transition training flight. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Air Medal
★ United States Aviator Badge Army
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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• 463 Korean War
• 629 Vietnam War
• 175 Prisoners of war
• 1,353 Missing in action
• 58 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 63 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 6 Medal of Honor recipients
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