In memory of Charles J. Dickey, Lancaster, NH, 1LT Platoon Leader “Mongoose” Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Calvary Regiment. Killed in Action, Quang Tri, S. Vietnam, July 7th 1968, age 23.

While conducting operations in Quang Tri province, Republic of South Vietnam, 1LT Dickey’s unit came under heavy enemy fire.  Seeing that a fellow platoon was in desperate need of assistance, 1LT Dickey led his platoon to help and ultimately save his fellow soldiers.

During the assault, 1LT Dickey exposed himself while leading his men, and was mortally wounded by enemy mortar fire.  1LT Charles Joseph Dickey was awarded the Silver Star posthumously for Gallantry in Action on that day.  He was also awarded the following awards:  Bronze Star, Air Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross, and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge.