Bricker, Walter LeRoy

1924 - 2009  (84 years)

• Name	Bricker, Walter LeRoy
  		George, Pete, Francis, and Walter Bricker Contributed by Ella Mae (Simpson) Mix (1951-2019)
  		Gladys or Rose with Frances and Walter Bricker. Photo taken after Jess Bricker's Funeral Contributed by Martha Lois (Gray) Harris (1950-2003)
  Birth	31 Jul 1924	Harrison, Clay County, Indiana   [1, 2]
  	1940 census says he was born in Missouri.
  Gender	Male
  Burial	Ashes scattered at sea
  Census		1940 Census, Bedford Township, Wayne County, Illinois, page 08b 1940 United States Federal Census, Bedford Township, Wayne County, Illinois, Enumeration District 96-5, page 08b
  Reference Number	BRIC.W001
  Military Service	Career Sailor, United States Navy
  Military Service	Korean War, United States Navy  [4]
  	Career Sailor, United States Navy, Service Number 337-68-30
  		United States of America Flag, 48 Stars (1912-1959) In 1912, two stars were added to the United States flag, representing Arizona and New Mexico, bringing the total number of stars to 48. They were arranged in six rows of eight stars each. American fighting men would fight under this flag during four wars: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the beginning of the Vietnam War. (In 1959,…
  		United States Navy
  		United States Navy
  		United States Navy Enlisted Rates
  		Korean War (1950-1953)
  		Korea
  Military Service	World War II, Seaman Second Class (S2c), USS Hornet CV-8, United States Navy
  	Enlisted August 19, 1941
  		United States of America Flag, 48 Stars (1912-1959) In 1912, two stars were added to the United States flag, representing Arizona and New Mexico, bringing the total number of stars to 48. They were arranged in six rows of eight stars each. American fighting men would fight under this flag during four wars: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the beginning of the Vietnam War. (In 1959,…
  		United States Navy
  		Walter LeRoy Bricker (1924-2009) Displayed with permission of Rosemarie Moss
  		United States Navy
  		Painting, "Approaching the Gate to Destiny" by William S. Phillips The Hornet leaving San Francisco in 1942 with Jimmy Doolittle's B-25's on board. The first strike against Japan's mainland.
  		The Life and Death of the Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet Brothers Pete and Walter Bricker served on the USS Hornet (CV-8) during World War II
  		Seaman 1st Class (S1c), United States Navy, World War II Seaman Branch rating badges were the only ones worn on the right sleeve, all other branches were worn on the left.
  		Seaman 1st Class (S1c), United States Navy, World War II, Shoulder Piping Seaman Branch rating badges were the only ones worn on the right sleeve; all other branches were worn on the left.
  		Seaman 2nd Class (S2c), United States Navy, World War II Seaman Branch rating badges were the only ones worn on the right sleeve, all other branches were worn on the left.
  		U.S.S. Hornet - Last Hours (1943) Brothers Pete and Walter Bricker served on the USS Hornet (CV-8) during World War II
  		Seaman 2nd Class (S2c), United States Navy, World War II, Shoulder Piping Seaman Branch rating badges were the only ones worn on the right sleeve, all other branches were worn on the left.
  		Apprentice Seaman (AS), United States Navy, World War II The piping for this rating was worn on the right shoulder Source: https://www.uniform-reference.net/insignia/insignia_index.html
  		Apprentice Seaman (AS), US Navy, WWII, (Piping) The piping for this rating was worn on the right shoulder Source: https://www.uniform-reference.net/insignia/insignia_index.html
  		United States Navy Enlisted Rates
  		Military Service Ribbons, Bricker, Walter LeRoy (1924-200*) Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
  		World War II Victory Medal, United States Military
  		World War II Victory Medal, United States Military
  		World War II (1939-1945)
  		USS Hornet (CV-8), United States Navy
  		World War II Aircraft Carrier: USS Hornet CV8/CV12
  		US World War II Navy Muster Rolls 1938-1949 Report of Changes for USS Hornet (CV-8), 26 December 1941. The USS Hornet sails from Norfolk, Virginia Peter and Walter Bricker are promoted Seaman Apprentice to Seaman 2nd Class
  		US World War II Navy Muster Rolls 1938-1949 Report of Changes for USS Hornet (CV-8), 30 September 1942 Peter and Walter Bricker are promoted from Seaman 2nd Class to Seaman 1st Class
  		US World War II Navy Muster Rolls 1938-1949 Muster Roll for USS Hornet (CV-8), 20 October 1942 Peter and Walter Bricker are assigned to USS Hornet as Apprentice Seaman
  		USS Hornet (CV-8), United States Navy USS Hornet Sunk by Japanese Torpedoes During 10-Hour Battle (1943) | War Archives
  		List of Hull Classifications, United States Navy
  Death	30 Jan 2009	Sicklerville, Camden County, New Jersey
  Burial	According to Water's wishes, his cremains were scattered at sea.
  Person ID	I982	Carl Wayne Gray Research | Bricker - Shock Conrad Bricker and Lucinda Shock Descendants, Frock - Barker Michael M. Frock and Margaret Barker Descendants, Frock - Seltenreich Michael Frock and Elizabeth Seltenreich Descendants
  Last Modified	16 Dec 2024

  
  

  Father	Bricker, George Washington,   b. 21 Oct 1869, Harrison, Clay County, Indiana d. 31 Jan 1955, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois (Age 85 years)
  Mother	Frock, Frances Katherine,   b. 17 Feb 1881, Lafe, Breckenridge Township, Greene County, Arkansas d. 17 Jun 1968, Olney, Richland County, Illinois (Age 87 years)
  Marriage	6 Apr 1904	Wayne County, Illinois   [1, 2, 5, 6, 7]
  Family ID	F634	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	GREIS, Dolores P. 'Dee',   b. 6 Sep 1917, Mahonoy, Schuykill County, Pennsylvania d. 23 Apr 1994, Berlin, Worchester County, Maryland (Age 76 years)
  Marriage	Y  [8]
  Children	1. Bricker, P.
  Family ID	F912	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	31 Jan 2023

  
  

• Event Map

  Birth - 31 Jul 1924 - Harrison, Clay County, Indiana Death - 30 Jan 2009 - Sicklerville, Camden County, New Jersey  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Notes

  Walter served a career in the United States Navy and retired in May 1966.

  
  

• Sources

  [S690] Ancestry.com, 1940 United States Federal Census, Bedford Township, Wayne County, Illinois, Enumeration District 96-5, page 8b, (https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/2442/M-T0627-00903-00067?backurl=https%3a%2f%2fsearch.ancestry.com%2fsearch%2fdb.as), none. (Reliability: 2). [S752] Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, St Louis (Independent City), St Louis County, Missouri, District 1228, Page 7a, (http://interactive.ancestry.com/6224/4660820_00036/21199617?backurl=http%3a%2f%2fsearch.ancestry.com%2fcgi-bin%2fsse.dll) (Reliability: 2). [S691] Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, St Louis (Independent City), St Louis County, Missouri, District 1228, Page 7a, (http://interactive.ancestry.com/6224/4660820_00038/21199686?backurl=http%3a%2f%2fsearch.ancestry.com%2fcgi-bin%2fsse.dll) (Reliability: 2). [S1] Carl Wayne "Charley" Gray, Personal Recollections of Carl Wayne "Charley" Gray, (Carl Wayne "Charley" Gray) (Reliability: 2). [S692] Ancestry.com, 1920 Federal Census, Oak Bluff, Clay County, Arkansas, District 18, page 3A, (http://search.ancestry.com/iexec?htx=View&r=an&dbid=6061&iid=4294353-00378&st=d&noredir=true&pId=1977139), none. (Reliability: 2). [S693] Ancestry.com, 1910 Federal Census, Oak Bluff, Clay County, Arkansas, Enumeration District 0142, page 13A, (http://search.ancestry.com/iexec?htx=View&r=an&dbid=7884&iid=31111_4327236-00386&st=d&noredir=true&pId=195964406), none. (Reliability: 2). [S14387] Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900, Marriage Index, Bricker, George W. and Shock, Francis C. (Frock), Volume D, Page 23, License 347, (http://www.ilsos.gov/isavital/marriageSearch.do) (Reliability: 2). [S893] Ancestry.com, Gardner-Moss Family Tree, (http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/5927151/family?cfpid=735739814) (Reliability: 2).