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Harlan Dickson
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Harlan Rockey Dickson (16 September 1914 – 5 February 1944) was a naval aviator in the United States Navy. He distinguished himself flying scout-bombers from the carrier USS Yorktown during the battles of Coral Sea and Midway, earning a Navy Cross and gold star for his contributions. Dickson was promoted to Lieutenant Commander and given command of Bombing Eighteen, a newly formed squadron still training stateside. Dickson, however, died in a flying accident while still stationed in California.
Dickson was born on September 16, 1914 in Columbus, Ohio. His parents were Francis E. Dickson and Mildred Rockey Dickson.
In 1936, Dickson graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. The paragraph dedicated to him in the graduating year's Lucky Bag reads:
"After spending his early years roaming the world, Dick finally decided to follow the profession of his forefathers, that of a seafaring fighter. Dick's battles with the academics has placed him among the intelligentsia of the upper ten-percent. His academic efforts have never been of prime importance, however; his chief interests have been getting enough sleep, fresh air, exercise, and the girl of his dreams. Dick has a deep-seated hatred of all that is artificial or unjust. His spirit rebels against oppression or unfairness in any form; give him a free hand, and the world will be a Utopia within a week. A sunny disposition and a willingness to do a favor or forget a grievance make Dixie an admirable companion and real friend."
Harlan R. Dickson was promoted to the rank of lieutenant on 2 January 1942 and assigned to Bombing Squadron 5 (VB-5), attached to USS Yorktown (CV-5). He participated in the raid on a Japanese landing force in Tulagi in the Solomon Islands on 4 May 1942. Shortly thereafter, Dickson took an active role in attacking Japanese carriers on 7 and 8 May. For his tenacity in the face of considerable enemy AA and fighter protection, and for significant damaged dealt to Japanese warships, Dickson was awarded his first Navy Cross.
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