Dedication

To my father who shared his history and that of the Dilkes family and their contributions to America’s history through their participation in two world wars …

To my mother who kept the Dilkes legacy alive …

To my brothers and sisters who supported telling the story …

To my children, Jim, Judy, and Anne, who encouraged me …, and

To my grandchildren, Rachel, Robert, and Caroline, who are the future.

Virginia A. Dilkes, Editor