Facebook post by my son Jake today. Billy Gene is TIMDT'S dad. Billy Gene was a career soldier and retired from the Air Force as a member of the Air Force rifle team. A Veterans Day salute to my grandfather, Billy Gene Dickerson, who served on the USS Appling during WWII. On the Appling, he saw action at Linguagen Gulf in the Philippines and later at Okinawa. Thanks to all who have served!
