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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Charles Hicken

Branch of Service

U.S. Merchant Marine

Hometown

Boston, Massachusetts

Honored By

Jeff McCulloh

Relationship

Neighbor

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Activity During WWII

Enlisted at age 16 with his parents' permission and earned the 1st class FCC radio telegraph license. Served as a radio officer aboard the USS Escanaba Victory at Iwo Jima. Survived two kamikaze attacks.