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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 service1923–1949
Rank Rear Admiral
CommandsUSS Jack (SS-259)
Battles / warsWorld War II
Awards Navy Cross (2)
Silver Star
Bronze Star
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.

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

  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://navsource.org/archives/08/pdf/0825917.pdf
  4. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0245837/?ref_=fn_al_nm_2
  5. http://navsource.org/archives/08/pdf/0825917.pdf
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