WHIO was at a dedication ceremony as the stretch of SR 47 that passes through Ansonia was renamed "Pfc Douglas E Dickey Memorial Highway."
Pfc Dickey was killed during the Vietnam War. He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for heroism during Operation Beacon Hill 1 while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade, 3rd Marine Division.
Click on the image below to view WHIO's report.
Pfc Dickey was killed during the Vietnam War. He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for heroism during Operation Beacon Hill 1 while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade, 3rd Marine Division.
Click on the image below to view WHIO's report.