Francis Bickel

WWII Veteran

Quick Facts

Rank: Petty Officer Third Class

Unit: USS Meredith

Serial Number: 6514580

Home State: Pennsylvania

Date of Birth: September 16, 1920

Date of Death: June 8, 1944

WWII Burial Site: Normandy American Cemetery

Francis Norman Bickel was among the millions of American soldiers who fought with the Allied Powers in WWII. His true acts of bravery and sacrifice led him to achieve higher ranks and many awards until his death in 1944. His efforts for freedom would go on to be remembered among Americans nationwide.