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Vancouver, Washington
MUS2C FRANCIS E. ”HAM” DICK
February 5, 1921 ˜ December 7, 1941
˜ Welcome Home Pearl Harbor Veteran˜
US Navy Musician 2nd Class Francis E. “Ham” Dick, killed December 7, 1941 during the attack on Pearl Harbor, was accounted for on September 5, 2018.
He was 20 years of age at the time of his death as a crewmember assigned to the USS Oklahoma. Dick was assigned to the battleship USS Oklahoma, which was moored at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft. The USS Oklahoma sustained multiple torpedo hits, which caused it to quickly capsize. The attack on the ship resulted in the deaths of 429 crewmen. MUS2C Dick was among 394 previously unidentifiable Sailors and Marines whose remains were interred in mass graves at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
MUS2C Dick was the son of Charles Roscoe Dick and Lela G. Dick of Woodland, WA. He was born February 5, 1921 in Maywood, Frontier County, NE. His family moved to Woodland during the Great Depression when Charles Dick was hired by the Woodland Police Department. He was a graduate of Woodland High School where his greatest passion was music.
MUS2C Dick is survived by his youngest sister, Carole Green, 80, of Vancouver, WA and several grandnieces and grandnephews.
A military service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wed., Feb. 13, 2019 at the Vancouver Funeral Chapel, 110 East 12th St., Vancouver, WA (www.vancouverfuneralchapel.net). His final resting place will be in Vancouver Barracks Cemetery following chapel services.
˜ Home At Last ˜
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I was HONORED to be a pdx on your arrival and be present and your services when you came home. I thank you for your services for our nation. May you rest in peace and your family and friends be blessed.
March 6, 2019
I was the Cemetery specialist that was there representing the 88th RD, Welcome home HAM, what a blessing for your family to have you home. Thank you for your service to you country. You gave the ultimate sacrifice for your country. RIP
Billy Murphy
February 28, 2019
Welcome back to Clark County. I am humbled by your sacrifice and bless you for your service.You were just 3 years older than my father, who also served in WWII. Reading your story really touched my heart. God bless you and your extended family.
J. Dickens
February 13, 2019
Welcome Home Brother! Fair winds and following seas. God's Peace be unto the Family. We Honor your Service and Sacrifice.
Jc Nobles
February 11, 2019
"It was on the mourn
That I saw a ship a sailing
The sea was calm
Ham was young
And he was at the rail
With shipmates once again."---rs
Roger Sheetz
February 10, 2019
It was an honor to be at the PDX Airport today to receive and bring "Ham" home to Vancouver. We look forward to being with the family and "HAM" on the 13th of February during his Full Military Honors ceremony which he so well deserves. You are home now "HAM" with family and friends and let this be a testament that No Man Is Left Behind and "We Shall Never Forget".
Lynn Vaughn
February 9, 2019
I was one of the Delta ramp supervisors who brought in the plane. I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. I come from a military family myself and I wanted to give you and your family my condolences.
Ashley Koontz
February 9, 2019
I'm pleased for your family, good sir, though I've no doubt your soul has been in heaven for nigh on 80 years now. We'll see you!
Kevin Stolz
February 9, 2019
Thank you for your service. Welcome home.
Brenda S
February 6, 2019
Thank you so much for your service. What a wonderful thing that you could finally be put to rest.
Anne Christie
February 6, 2019
Welcome home, at last. Thank you for your service.
jan shaw
February 5, 2019
On that day Dec 7 1941 I was 13 and heard the awful news We did not have instant coverage like today.. So sorry for the loss of all these U S Service men.Glad they are returning home to their loved ones. RIP God Bless.
Fern (Bays) Donovan
February 5, 2019
RIP Frances "Ham" Dick. Relieved that you are now home. Condolences to his family.
LaRee Brosseau
February 5, 2019
Thank you for your service. So glad you are now home with your loved ones. Salute
PatriciaE. Morris
February 5, 2019
When someone we love falls asleep in death, the memories we have of them become our treasure. May you find comfort in God's promise found at John 6:40.
L. L.
February 4, 2019
Although I did not know you or your family, I sincerely appreciate your service to our country. You are a hero and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.
Jana Dailey
February 4, 2019
Of course, I did not know this young man, but may I say how happy I am that you can now have this final good-bye for him at home with his family. God bless.
February 2, 2019
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