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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 ].<ref>https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0245837/?ref_=fn_al_nm_2</ref> | ||
| Dykers was born in 1905 to Reginald and Margaret Frances Dykers (née Tydings) 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. | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Thomas Michael Dykers | |
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| 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 | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1923–1949 |
| Rank |  Rear Admiral |
| Commands | USS Jack (SS-259) |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross (2) Silver Star |
| Other work | The 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.
Dykers was born in 1905 to Reginald and Margaret Frances Dykers (née Tydings) 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.
References
- "Service Conducted For Sailor, Writer". Cumberland, Maryland: Cumberland Evening Times. 17 June 1975. p. 2. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
- http://www.homeofheroes.com/members/02_NX/citations/03_wwii-nc/nc_06wwii_navyD.html
- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0245837/?ref_=fn_al_nm_2