William K. Hickey, a Boston native, served as XO on submarine chaser SC 262. Thanks to his grandson, Danniel D. Meyer, CDR, USNR (RET.), for submitting the images to The Subchaser Archives.

Photo: Colorized photo of Ens. William Hickey and crewmen on SC 262.
 
Photo: Bow of submarine chaser, probably SC 262. Collection of William K. Hickey, who served as XO.
 
Photo: Daniel D. Meyer in 1980, a newly minted ensign, with his grandfather, William K. Hickey.
 
Photo: William K. Hickey and his brother, shortly after the war; and Victory medal. His grandson notes that he led the neighborhood's July 4 parade for eight years, always wearing his Victory medal. 
 
Photo: Detail from the above.
 

 

 

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Colorized photo of Ens. William Hickey and crewmen on SC 262.
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Bow of submarine chaser, probably SC 262. Collection of William K. Hickey, who served as XO.
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Daniel D. Meyer in 1980, a newly minted ensign, with his grandfather, William K. Hickey.
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William K. Hickey and his brother, shortly after the war; and Victory medal.
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William K. Hickey and his brother, shortly after the war. (Detail from previous)