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ACC Hall of Fame
Jerry Dickinson
Mount Horeb, WI
December 3, 1921 - Present
Jerry Dickinson was born and raised in Rapid City, South Dakota. Graduated from
high school in 1940. Joined the National Guard 34th Infantry Division. Was called to active federal
service in February, 1941. Served with the Division in Ireland, Africa and Italy. Rose from private to
Sergeant before receiving battlefield commission in Italy. Played numerous games of foxhole cribbage
during lulls in fighting.
Left the service in 1945. After earning a B.S. degree at St. Louis University, returned to military
service, and progressed through a seies of assignments with increasing responsibility until being retired
as a Colonel in 1975. Earned a M.Ed. degree from Boston University during off-duty time while
still on active duty.
For 10 years following military service, continued to be fully employed, primarily in health and public
service positions. Jerry was an American Cribbage Congress Board Member and has served as National
Commissioner of the Grass Roots Program for 10 years, 1986-1996.
Jerry was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1991.
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