On Nov. 14 Garst Museum, Greenville, OH unveiled the Official Display Congressional Medal of Honor awarded posthumously to U.S. Marine PFC Douglas E. Dickey of Ansonia in 1967. Dickey earned the medal for heroism during Operation Beacon Hill in Vietnam. He lost his life in battle saving those with him.
Fort GreeneVille Chapter DAR, a Vietnam War 50th Commemorative Partner, provided the refreshment table for this historical event.
Pictured with the members of the Fort GreeneVille Chapter are U.S. Marine PFC Douglas E. Dickey's brothers Norman and Dennis Dickey, both of whom are veterans.
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