The 1920 US Census of Town Creek, Lawrence Co., AL was taken on 20 Mar 1920. It enumerated the household of 46 Y/O widower, Rev. Samuel Lee Prickett, Sr. Among his six children living in the household was 5 YO Samuel Lee Prickett, Jr. Also living in the household was 72 Y/O "Mollie" A. Berry, his mother-in-law. She was Mary Ann (Wilson) Berry, the mother of his first wife, Josie (Berry) Prickett.
The 1930 US Census of Carbon Hill, Walker Co., AL enumerated the household of 56 Y/O Samuel Prickett, Sr., a Methodist minister, and his 41 Y/O wife, Bellezora (Lovette) Prickett. Also living in the household were the children of Samuel by his first wife, Josie (Berry) Prickett. They were: 19 Y/O Joseph Prickett; 17 Y/O Dana Prickett; 15 Y/O Samuel Lee Prickett, Jr., a church janitor and 13 Y/O Frances Prickett. This census indicated that Samuel Prickett, Sr. was 33 Y/O when he married his first wife, Josie (Berry) Prickett translating to about 1905. This census also indicates that 41 Y/O Bellezora Lovette married Samuel Prickett when she was 32 Y/O translating to 1921.
Records show that Samuel was attending the University of Alabama in 1935 and was living in Bessemer, AL at the time. Military Records show that he was first commissioned into the Navy on 04 Sept 1939 as an Ensign. Shipping records show he departed Los Angeles, CA on the "SS Matsonia" on 19 Oct 1939 and arrived at Honolulu, Hawaii on 25 Oct 1939. I haven't been able to determine if Samuel was at Pearl Harbor on 07 Dec 1941 or if he was at sea on the carrier "Enterprise".
By 15 Mar 1944, he had attained the rank of Lt. Commander.
By 01 Feb 1950, he was a full Commander.
He was promoted to the rank of "Captain" on 01 Sep 1958 and retired from Naval military service on 31 May 1966.
The 1960 Birmingham, Alabama City Directory recorded Samuel L. Prickett, Jr (USN) residing at 5661 10th Ave. So. This is the address of his brother, Westley Prickett in 1960.
As his tombstone indicates, his impressive military service to his country covered WWII, the Korean War "Police Action" and Vietnam.
"Navy Cross
Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Samuel Lee Prickett, Jr. (NSN: 0-81529), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Torpedo Plane and Commanding Officer of Torpedo Squadron TWENTY (VT-20), attached to the U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (CV-6), in action on 24 and 25 October 1944, during the Battle for Leyte Gulf in the Philippine Islands. Lieutenant Commander Prickett led his squadron in attacks on the enemy and obtained torpedo hits on a battleship and an aircraft carrier causing great damage. His courage, aggressiveness, inspired leadership, and complete disregard for his personal safety were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Commander 1st Carrier Task Force: Serial 013 (January 5, 1945)
Action Date: October 24 & 25, 1944
Service: Navy
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Company: Torpedo Squadron 20 (VT-20)
Division: U.S.S. Enterprise (CV-6)"
(Ref: Newsletter, Birmingham History Center, Vol. 4, No. 5, November 2014, page 6.
Bio by Gresham Farrar.
The 1930 US Census of Carbon Hill, Walker Co., AL enumerated the household of 56 Y/O Samuel Prickett, Sr., a Methodist minister, and his 41 Y/O wife, Bellezora (Lovette) Prickett. Also living in the household were the children of Samuel by his first wife, Josie (Berry) Prickett. They were: 19 Y/O Joseph Prickett; 17 Y/O Dana Prickett; 15 Y/O Samuel Lee Prickett, Jr., a church janitor and 13 Y/O Frances Prickett. This census indicated that Samuel Prickett, Sr. was 33 Y/O when he married his first wife, Josie (Berry) Prickett translating to about 1905. This census also indicates that 41 Y/O Bellezora Lovette married Samuel Prickett when she was 32 Y/O translating to 1921.
Records show that Samuel was attending the University of Alabama in 1935 and was living in Bessemer, AL at the time. Military Records show that he was first commissioned into the Navy on 04 Sept 1939 as an Ensign. Shipping records show he departed Los Angeles, CA on the "SS Matsonia" on 19 Oct 1939 and arrived at Honolulu, Hawaii on 25 Oct 1939. I haven't been able to determine if Samuel was at Pearl Harbor on 07 Dec 1941 or if he was at sea on the carrier "Enterprise".
By 15 Mar 1944, he had attained the rank of Lt. Commander.
By 01 Feb 1950, he was a full Commander.
He was promoted to the rank of "Captain" on 01 Sep 1958 and retired from Naval military service on 31 May 1966.
The 1960 Birmingham, Alabama City Directory recorded Samuel L. Prickett, Jr (USN) residing at 5661 10th Ave. So. This is the address of his brother, Westley Prickett in 1960.
As his tombstone indicates, his impressive military service to his country covered WWII, the Korean War "Police Action" and Vietnam.
"Navy Cross
Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Samuel Lee Prickett, Jr. (NSN: 0-81529), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Torpedo Plane and Commanding Officer of Torpedo Squadron TWENTY (VT-20), attached to the U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (CV-6), in action on 24 and 25 October 1944, during the Battle for Leyte Gulf in the Philippine Islands. Lieutenant Commander Prickett led his squadron in attacks on the enemy and obtained torpedo hits on a battleship and an aircraft carrier causing great damage. His courage, aggressiveness, inspired leadership, and complete disregard for his personal safety were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Commander 1st Carrier Task Force: Serial 013 (January 5, 1945)
Action Date: October 24 & 25, 1944
Service: Navy
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Company: Torpedo Squadron 20 (VT-20)
Division: U.S.S. Enterprise (CV-6)"
(Ref: Newsletter, Birmingham History Center, Vol. 4, No. 5, November 2014, page 6.
Bio by Gresham Farrar.
The 1920 US Census of Town Creek, Lawrence Co., AL was taken on 20 Mar 1920. It enumerated the household of 46 Y/O widower, Rev. Samuel Lee Prickett, Sr. Among his six children living in the household was 5 YO Samuel Lee Prickett, Jr. Also living in the household was 72 Y/O "Mollie" A. Berry, his mother-in-law. She was Mary Ann (Wilson) Berry, the mother of his first wife, Josie (Berry) Prickett.
The 1930 US Census of Carbon Hill, Walker Co., AL enumerated the household of 56 Y/O Samuel Prickett, Sr., a Methodist minister, and his 41 Y/O wife, Bellezora (Lovette) Prickett. Also living in the household were the children of Samuel by his first wife, Josie (Berry) Prickett. They were: 19 Y/O Joseph Prickett; 17 Y/O Dana Prickett; 15 Y/O Samuel Lee Prickett, Jr., a church janitor and 13 Y/O Frances Prickett. This census indicated that Samuel Prickett, Sr. was 33 Y/O when he married his first wife, Josie (Berry) Prickett translating to about 1905. This census also indicates that 41 Y/O Bellezora Lovette married Samuel Prickett when she was 32 Y/O translating to 1921.
Records show that Samuel was attending the University of Alabama in 1935 and was living in Bessemer, AL at the time. Military Records show that he was first commissioned into the Navy on 04 Sept 1939 as an Ensign. Shipping records show he departed Los Angeles, CA on the "SS Matsonia" on 19 Oct 1939 and arrived at Honolulu, Hawaii on 25 Oct 1939. I haven't been able to determine if Samuel was at Pearl Harbor on 07 Dec 1941 or if he was at sea on the carrier "Enterprise".
By 15 Mar 1944, he had attained the rank of Lt. Commander.
By 01 Feb 1950, he was a full Commander.
He was promoted to the rank of "Captain" on 01 Sep 1958 and retired from Naval military service on 31 May 1966.
The 1960 Birmingham, Alabama City Directory recorded Samuel L. Prickett, Jr (USN) residing at 5661 10th Ave. So. This is the address of his brother, Westley Prickett in 1960.
As his tombstone indicates, his impressive military service to his country covered WWII, the Korean War "Police Action" and Vietnam.
"Navy Cross
Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Samuel Lee Prickett, Jr. (NSN: 0-81529), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Torpedo Plane and Commanding Officer of Torpedo Squadron TWENTY (VT-20), attached to the U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (CV-6), in action on 24 and 25 October 1944, during the Battle for Leyte Gulf in the Philippine Islands. Lieutenant Commander Prickett led his squadron in attacks on the enemy and obtained torpedo hits on a battleship and an aircraft carrier causing great damage. His courage, aggressiveness, inspired leadership, and complete disregard for his personal safety were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Commander 1st Carrier Task Force: Serial 013 (January 5, 1945)
Action Date: October 24 & 25, 1944
Service: Navy
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Company: Torpedo Squadron 20 (VT-20)
Division: U.S.S. Enterprise (CV-6)"
(Ref: Newsletter, Birmingham History Center, Vol. 4, No. 5, November 2014, page 6.
Bio by Gresham Farrar.
The 1930 US Census of Carbon Hill, Walker Co., AL enumerated the household of 56 Y/O Samuel Prickett, Sr., a Methodist minister, and his 41 Y/O wife, Bellezora (Lovette) Prickett. Also living in the household were the children of Samuel by his first wife, Josie (Berry) Prickett. They were: 19 Y/O Joseph Prickett; 17 Y/O Dana Prickett; 15 Y/O Samuel Lee Prickett, Jr., a church janitor and 13 Y/O Frances Prickett. This census indicated that Samuel Prickett, Sr. was 33 Y/O when he married his first wife, Josie (Berry) Prickett translating to about 1905. This census also indicates that 41 Y/O Bellezora Lovette married Samuel Prickett when she was 32 Y/O translating to 1921.
Records show that Samuel was attending the University of Alabama in 1935 and was living in Bessemer, AL at the time. Military Records show that he was first commissioned into the Navy on 04 Sept 1939 as an Ensign. Shipping records show he departed Los Angeles, CA on the "SS Matsonia" on 19 Oct 1939 and arrived at Honolulu, Hawaii on 25 Oct 1939. I haven't been able to determine if Samuel was at Pearl Harbor on 07 Dec 1941 or if he was at sea on the carrier "Enterprise".
By 15 Mar 1944, he had attained the rank of Lt. Commander.
By 01 Feb 1950, he was a full Commander.
He was promoted to the rank of "Captain" on 01 Sep 1958 and retired from Naval military service on 31 May 1966.
The 1960 Birmingham, Alabama City Directory recorded Samuel L. Prickett, Jr (USN) residing at 5661 10th Ave. So. This is the address of his brother, Westley Prickett in 1960.
As his tombstone indicates, his impressive military service to his country covered WWII, the Korean War "Police Action" and Vietnam.
"Navy Cross
Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Samuel Lee Prickett, Jr. (NSN: 0-81529), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Torpedo Plane and Commanding Officer of Torpedo Squadron TWENTY (VT-20), attached to the U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (CV-6), in action on 24 and 25 October 1944, during the Battle for Leyte Gulf in the Philippine Islands. Lieutenant Commander Prickett led his squadron in attacks on the enemy and obtained torpedo hits on a battleship and an aircraft carrier causing great damage. His courage, aggressiveness, inspired leadership, and complete disregard for his personal safety were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Commander 1st Carrier Task Force: Serial 013 (January 5, 1945)
Action Date: October 24 & 25, 1944
Service: Navy
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Company: Torpedo Squadron 20 (VT-20)
Division: U.S.S. Enterprise (CV-6)"
(Ref: Newsletter, Birmingham History Center, Vol. 4, No. 5, November 2014, page 6.
Bio by Gresham Farrar.
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