Preserving The Oral HistorIES of Combat Veterans
4:42 | Dan Locicero was drafted at 18 years old, but his deployment overseas was delayed because of a policy change demanded by American mothers who marched on Washington. He was sent for further training with the newly formed 66th Infantry Division. (This interview made possible with the support of CHARLES & NANCY VAUGHAN.)
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He was the only man in sick bay on Thanksgiving as the troop transport crossed the Atlantic. Hit with strong seasickness, Dan Locicero got turkey soup instead of the real deal. His luck changed for the better when it came time to cross the English Channel. He was not on the ill-fated SS Leopoldville, on which 800 men from his unit perished due to a German torpedo. (This interview made possible with the support of CHARLES & NANCY VAUGHAN.)
After the war in Europe was over, Dan Locicero had the usual occupation duty. After the Japanese surrender, he was handed an unusual job at the enlisted men's club. At least it was easy and soon he was home, trying to find a job and meeting his future wife. (This interview made possible with the support of CHARLES & NANCY VAUGHAN.)
