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Edward
Andrew
Dickson
MIA (RVN) KIA
September 3, 1937

–

February 7, 1965

Cemetery:

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Courts of the Missing)

Edward Dickson was listed as Missing in Action after the action that earned him the Navy Cross on February 7, 1965. His remains have never been recovered.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Attack Squadron 155 (VA-155)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Coral Sea (CVA-43)

    Action Date:

    February 7, 1965
    Authority: Navy Department Board of Decorations and Medals

    The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Edward Andrew Dickson (NSN: 0-646194), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism on 7 February 1965 while serving as a jet attack Pilot with Attack Squadron ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE (VA-155), aboard the U.S.S. CORAL SEA (CVA-43), during a retaliatory air strike against the Dong Hoi Army Barracks and staging area in North Vietnam. When his aircraft was struck by intense enemy anti-aircraft fire on the low-level run-in to the target area burst into flame, Lieutenant Dickson elected to remain with his burning aircraft until he had released his bombs on the target area. Following his attack, he headed toward the sea where he ejected from his flaming aircraft. By his inspiring and courageous devotion to duty, Lieutenant Dickson upheld the finest traditions of the United States Naval Service.