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'''Thomas Michael Dykers, Sr.''' (December 3, 1905 – June 13, 1975) was a submarine commander during World War II who reached the rank of ] in the ]. He was also a writer and ]. He produced and narrated the 1957–58 TV series ].<ref>https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0245837/?ref_=fn_al_nm_2</ref> '''Thomas Michael Dykers, Sr.''' (December 3, 1905 – June 13, 1975) was a submarine commander during World War II who reached the rank of ] in the ]. He was also a writer and ]. He produced and narrated the 1957–58 TV series ''The Silent Service''.<ref name="Film Credit">{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0245837/|title=Thomas M. Dykers|website=imdb.com}}</ref>

==Early life==
Dykers was born in 1905 to Reginald and Phoebe Alberta Dykers (née Hall) in New Orleans, Louisiana. He began his education at Tulane University, where he became a member of ]. The following year he transferred to The ] in Annapolis, Maryland, and graduated in 1927.<ref name="Dykers Obit"/>

==Junior officer==
After graduating from Annapolis, Dykers served onboard the ]. In 1930 Dykers had completed a course in chemical warfare and was assigned to the ].<ref name="renamed_from_1930_on_20210126010736">{{cite book |url=http://archive.org/details/registerofcommis1930wash |title=Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps |date=1 July 1930 |publisher=Government Printing Office |location=Washington DC |archive-url= |archive-date=}}</ref> In 1931 Dykers completed a submarine course in New London, Connecticut, and was subsequently assigned to the ].<ref name="renamed_from_1932_on_20210126010736">{{cite book |url=http://archive.org/details/registerofcommis1932wash |title=Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps |date=1 July 1932 |publisher=Government Printing Office |location=Washington DC |archive-url= |archive-date=}}</ref> In 1934 Dykers completed a submarine commanders course while still assigned to the USS S-15.<ref name="renamed_from_1934_on_20210126010736">{{cite book |date=1 July 1934 |title=Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps|url=http://archive.org/details/registerofcommis1934wash|location= Washington DC |publisher=Government Printing Office |archive-url=https://archive.org |archive-date=28 July 2016}}</ref> In 1935 and 1936 Dykers was assigned to the Georgia School of Technology (now the ]) R.O.T.C. where he completed the Naval War College Correspondence Course.<ref name="renamed_from_1936_on_20210126010736">{{cite book |date=1 July 1936 |title=Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps |url=http://archive.org/details/registerofcommis1936wash |location=Washington DC |publisher=Government Printing Office |archive-url=https://archive.org |archive-date=2 August 2016}}</ref> In 1937 Dykers was assigned to the ].<ref name="renamed_from_1937_on_20210126010736">{{cite book|date=1 July 1937|title=Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps |url=http://archive.org/details/registerofcommis1937wash |location=Washington DC |publisher=Government Printing Office |archive-url=https://archive.org |archive-date=28 July 2016}}</ref> In 1938 Dykers took command of the ].<ref name="renamed_from_1938_on_20210126010736">{{cite book |date=1 July 1938 |title=Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps |url=http://archive.org/details/registerofcommis1938wash |location=Washington DC |publisher=Government Printing Office |archive-url=https://archive.org |archive-date=29 July 2016}}</ref>

==World War II==
Dykers took command of the ] in 1942, as her first commanding officer. The USS Jack subsequently sank eight Japanese ships, and the Navy highly decorated Dykers for his service.<ref name="Dykers Obit"/>

==Later career==
In 1949 Rear Admiral Dykers retired from the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations and moved to California. There he became a technical advisor for the film industry, aiding in films such as '']'', '']'', and ].<ref name="Film Credit"/> He later produced and narrated the 1957–58 TV series ''The Silent Service''.<ref name="Film Credit"/>


==References== ==References==
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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
BuriedCypress Grove Cemetery, New Orleans
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service1923–1949
Rank Rear Admiral
CommandsUSS S-35 (SS-140)
USS Jack (SS-259)
Submarine Division 282
Submarine Division 104
Battles / warsWorld War II
Awards Navy Cross (2)
Silver Star
Bronze Star
Spouse(s)Margaret Frances Tydings
Other workThe Silent Service (TV series)

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

Early life

Dykers was born in 1905 to Reginald and Phoebe Alberta Dykers (née Hall) in New Orleans, Louisiana. He began his education at Tulane University, where he became a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. The following year he transferred to The United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and graduated in 1927.

Junior officer

After graduating from Annapolis, Dykers served onboard the USS Memphis. In 1930 Dykers had completed a course in chemical warfare and was assigned to the USS Bulmer. In 1931 Dykers completed a submarine course in New London, Connecticut, and was subsequently assigned to the USS S-15 (SS-120). In 1934 Dykers completed a submarine commanders course while still assigned to the USS S-15. In 1935 and 1936 Dykers was assigned to the Georgia School of Technology (now the Georgia Institute of Technology) R.O.T.C. where he completed the Naval War College Correspondence Course. In 1937 Dykers was assigned to the USS S-25 (SS-130). In 1938 Dykers took command of the USS S-35 (SS-140).

World War II

Dykers took command of the USS Jack in 1942, as her first commanding officer. The USS Jack subsequently sank eight Japanese ships, and the Navy highly decorated Dykers for his service.

Later career

In 1949 Rear Admiral Dykers retired from the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations and moved to California. There he became a technical advisor for the film industry, aiding in films such as The Flying Missile, Submarine Command, and Torpedo Alley. He later produced and narrated the 1957–58 TV series The Silent Service.

References

  1. "Service Conducted For Sailor, Writer". Cumberland, Maryland: Cumberland Evening Times. 17 June 1975. p. 2. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
  2. Svonavec (1936-05-30). "Submarine Commanders by USNA Class Year 1926 - 1930". Fleet Organization Home Page. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
  3. Svonavec (1940-10-16). "Submarine Commanders, S Class Boats". Fleet Organization Home Page. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
  4. Svonavec (1941-12-31). "Submarine Commanders, Wartime Fleet Boats". Fleet Organization Home Page. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
  5. ^ "Submarine Division Commanders". imdb.com.
  6. ^ "Thomas Dykers Obituary, 23 Sep 1975, The Houston Post" (PDF). navsource.org.
  7. ^ "Thomas M. Dykers". imdb.com.
  8. Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Washington DC: Government Printing Office. 1 July 1930.
  9. Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Washington DC: Government Printing Office. 1 July 1932.
  10. Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Washington DC: Government Printing Office. 1 July 1934. Archived from the original on 28 July 2016.
  11. Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Washington DC: Government Printing Office. 1 July 1936. Archived from the original on 2 August 2016.
  12. Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Washington DC: Government Printing Office. 1 July 1937. Archived from the original on 28 July 2016.
  13. Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Washington DC: Government Printing Office. 1 July 1938. Archived from the original on 29 July 2016.
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