World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John R. Hicks
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Paso Robles, California
Honored By
Mrs. John R. Hicks
Relationship
Wife
Enlisted in 1940. Trained as a Navigator. Served 7 years active duty in 4 quadrants on the USS Goss and the USS Abercrombie. Was 'Skipper' from 1944 to 1946. In the Reserve for 20 years. Commanded 3 ships. Active in The Retired Officers Association.