Glendale, AZ
On Thursday, April 27, 2023 CMSGT Gilbert Francis Dicob USAF (Ret) passed away at the age of 94.
Gil is survived by his wife of 74 years, Rosemary Raney Dicob and their three children, a daughter of Sun City, AZ, a son and wife of Flagstaff, AZ, and a daughter and husband of Pittsburgh, PA. In addition, he leaves behind four grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.
Born December 4, 1928 in New Bremen, NY, Gil was the 5th of 7 children. After losing his mother at age 5 Gil lived and worked with various family members and local farms.
In 1946 he was inducted into the US Army Air Corp. During his distinguished 21 years of service he was an advisor to the Italian AF, was a maintenance crew chief, and served in Saigon, south VietNam during the VietNam war. In 1963 he was named Airman of the Year for Air Defense Command while assigned to the 95th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Dover AFB, Dover, Delaware. After reaching the rank of Chief Master Sergeant in the USAF, Gil retired and spent the next 25 years working for Pratt & Whitney.
After he retired in 1974 he and Rosemary set down roots in Glendale, AZ. Gil's love for New York never waned and he especially enjoyed traveling back to Dicob's Corner and gathering with his extended family and friends.Most people who met Gil would never guess the humble beginnings of his life nor the hardships he overcame. In his own words "I am part of The Greatest Generation alongside many others, who like me, experienced hardships as children but who were also very aware of being part of something greater than ourselves. My experiences formed me into a man whom I hope will be viewed as one who contributed to society".
CMSGT Gilbert Dicob will be remembered as a relentless survivor, true American patriot, and dedicated family man. A man of true grit and integrity. If we all could love our country and our family as he did we would be living in paradise.Gil is preceded in death by his infant son Gilbert Francis Dicob II, his brothers, Don, Paul, Bob and Richard Dicob and his sisters Elizabeth "Midge" Kampney, and Patricia Hickox and his parents, Isaac Benedict and Cecilia Carriere Dicob.
He will be interred at the National Cemetery, Cave Creek, AZ.
Source: NNY360
Gilbert Dicob for over 20 years, beginning in the Army Air Corps. Retiring in 1967 Gilbert attained the rank of Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force. One of his first commendations was a World War II Victory Medal as well as the Army of Occupation Medal (Germany). Over his career he received many more including Vietnam Service Medal, the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, The Air Force Commendation Medal and many more.
Gilbert also was awarded the Bronze Star Medal as well. In 1963, Gilbert also received the "Outstanding Airman of the Year" Award from the Air Defense Command. In Vietnam, Gilbert was with the 377th Combat Support Group.
On Thursday, April 27, 2023 CMSGT Gilbert Francis Dicob USAF (Ret) passed away at the age of 94.
Gil is survived by his wife of 74 years, Rosemary Raney Dicob and their three children, a daughter of Sun City, AZ, a son and wife of Flagstaff, AZ, and a daughter and husband of Pittsburgh, PA. In addition, he leaves behind four grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.
Born December 4, 1928 in New Bremen, NY, Gil was the 5th of 7 children. After losing his mother at age 5 Gil lived and worked with various family members and local farms.
In 1946 he was inducted into the US Army Air Corp. During his distinguished 21 years of service he was an advisor to the Italian AF, was a maintenance crew chief, and served in Saigon, south VietNam during the VietNam war. In 1963 he was named Airman of the Year for Air Defense Command while assigned to the 95th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Dover AFB, Dover, Delaware. After reaching the rank of Chief Master Sergeant in the USAF, Gil retired and spent the next 25 years working for Pratt & Whitney.
After he retired in 1974 he and Rosemary set down roots in Glendale, AZ. Gil's love for New York never waned and he especially enjoyed traveling back to Dicob's Corner and gathering with his extended family and friends.Most people who met Gil would never guess the humble beginnings of his life nor the hardships he overcame. In his own words "I am part of The Greatest Generation alongside many others, who like me, experienced hardships as children but who were also very aware of being part of something greater than ourselves. My experiences formed me into a man whom I hope will be viewed as one who contributed to society".
CMSGT Gilbert Dicob will be remembered as a relentless survivor, true American patriot, and dedicated family man. A man of true grit and integrity. If we all could love our country and our family as he did we would be living in paradise.Gil is preceded in death by his infant son Gilbert Francis Dicob II, his brothers, Don, Paul, Bob and Richard Dicob and his sisters Elizabeth "Midge" Kampney, and Patricia Hickox and his parents, Isaac Benedict and Cecilia Carriere Dicob.
He will be interred at the National Cemetery, Cave Creek, AZ.
Source: NNY360
Gilbert Dicob for over 20 years, beginning in the Army Air Corps. Retiring in 1967 Gilbert attained the rank of Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force. One of his first commendations was a World War II Victory Medal as well as the Army of Occupation Medal (Germany). Over his career he received many more including Vietnam Service Medal, the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, The Air Force Commendation Medal and many more.
Gilbert also was awarded the Bronze Star Medal as well. In 1963, Gilbert also received the "Outstanding Airman of the Year" Award from the Air Defense Command. In Vietnam, Gilbert was with the 377th Combat Support Group.
Glendale, AZ
On Thursday, April 27, 2023 CMSGT Gilbert Francis Dicob USAF (Ret) passed away at the age of 94.
Gil is survived by his wife of 74 years, Rosemary Raney Dicob and their three children, a daughter of Sun City, AZ, a son and wife of Flagstaff, AZ, and a daughter and husband of Pittsburgh, PA. In addition, he leaves behind four grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.
Born December 4, 1928 in New Bremen, NY, Gil was the 5th of 7 children. After losing his mother at age 5 Gil lived and worked with various family members and local farms.
In 1946 he was inducted into the US Army Air Corp. During his distinguished 21 years of service he was an advisor to the Italian AF, was a maintenance crew chief, and served in Saigon, south VietNam during the VietNam war. In 1963 he was named Airman of the Year for Air Defense Command while assigned to the 95th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Dover AFB, Dover, Delaware. After reaching the rank of Chief Master Sergeant in the USAF, Gil retired and spent the next 25 years working for Pratt & Whitney.
After he retired in 1974 he and Rosemary set down roots in Glendale, AZ. Gil's love for New York never waned and he especially enjoyed traveling back to Dicob's Corner and gathering with his extended family and friends.Most people who met Gil would never guess the humble beginnings of his life nor the hardships he overcame. In his own words "I am part of The Greatest Generation alongside many others, who like me, experienced hardships as children but who were also very aware of being part of something greater than ourselves. My experiences formed me into a man whom I hope will be viewed as one who contributed to society".
CMSGT Gilbert Dicob will be remembered as a relentless survivor, true American patriot, and dedicated family man. A man of true grit and integrity. If we all could love our country and our family as he did we would be living in paradise.Gil is preceded in death by his infant son Gilbert Francis Dicob II, his brothers, Don, Paul, Bob and Richard Dicob and his sisters Elizabeth "Midge" Kampney, and Patricia Hickox and his parents, Isaac Benedict and Cecilia Carriere Dicob.
He will be interred at the National Cemetery, Cave Creek, AZ.
Source: NNY360
Gilbert Dicob for over 20 years, beginning in the Army Air Corps. Retiring in 1967 Gilbert attained the rank of Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force. One of his first commendations was a World War II Victory Medal as well as the Army of Occupation Medal (Germany). Over his career he received many more including Vietnam Service Medal, the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, The Air Force Commendation Medal and many more.
Gilbert also was awarded the Bronze Star Medal as well. In 1963, Gilbert also received the "Outstanding Airman of the Year" Award from the Air Defense Command. In Vietnam, Gilbert was with the 377th Combat Support Group.
On Thursday, April 27, 2023 CMSGT Gilbert Francis Dicob USAF (Ret) passed away at the age of 94.
Gil is survived by his wife of 74 years, Rosemary Raney Dicob and their three children, a daughter of Sun City, AZ, a son and wife of Flagstaff, AZ, and a daughter and husband of Pittsburgh, PA. In addition, he leaves behind four grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.
Born December 4, 1928 in New Bremen, NY, Gil was the 5th of 7 children. After losing his mother at age 5 Gil lived and worked with various family members and local farms.
In 1946 he was inducted into the US Army Air Corp. During his distinguished 21 years of service he was an advisor to the Italian AF, was a maintenance crew chief, and served in Saigon, south VietNam during the VietNam war. In 1963 he was named Airman of the Year for Air Defense Command while assigned to the 95th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Dover AFB, Dover, Delaware. After reaching the rank of Chief Master Sergeant in the USAF, Gil retired and spent the next 25 years working for Pratt & Whitney.
After he retired in 1974 he and Rosemary set down roots in Glendale, AZ. Gil's love for New York never waned and he especially enjoyed traveling back to Dicob's Corner and gathering with his extended family and friends.Most people who met Gil would never guess the humble beginnings of his life nor the hardships he overcame. In his own words "I am part of The Greatest Generation alongside many others, who like me, experienced hardships as children but who were also very aware of being part of something greater than ourselves. My experiences formed me into a man whom I hope will be viewed as one who contributed to society".
CMSGT Gilbert Dicob will be remembered as a relentless survivor, true American patriot, and dedicated family man. A man of true grit and integrity. If we all could love our country and our family as he did we would be living in paradise.Gil is preceded in death by his infant son Gilbert Francis Dicob II, his brothers, Don, Paul, Bob and Richard Dicob and his sisters Elizabeth "Midge" Kampney, and Patricia Hickox and his parents, Isaac Benedict and Cecilia Carriere Dicob.
He will be interred at the National Cemetery, Cave Creek, AZ.
Source: NNY360
Gilbert Dicob for over 20 years, beginning in the Army Air Corps. Retiring in 1967 Gilbert attained the rank of Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force. One of his first commendations was a World War II Victory Medal as well as the Army of Occupation Medal (Germany). Over his career he received many more including Vietnam Service Medal, the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, The Air Force Commendation Medal and many more.
Gilbert also was awarded the Bronze Star Medal as well. In 1963, Gilbert also received the "Outstanding Airman of the Year" Award from the Air Defense Command. In Vietnam, Gilbert was with the 377th Combat Support Group.
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