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World War II Veteran Stanley Dykovitz Reflects On A Life On The Sea

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Stanley Dykovitz's discharge card from the Navy.

Stanley Dykovitz's discharge card from the Navy.

Stanley Dykovitz was a 21-year-old living in East Marion, on the North Fork, when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1943. He spent time in California, Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam serving during World War II, and was part of the Sea Bees division of the Navy.

Stanley Dykovitz was a 21-year-old living in East Marion, on the North Fork, when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1943. He spent time in California, Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam serving during World War II, and was part of the Sea Bees division of the Navy.

Southampton resident Stanley Dykovitz, a 99-year-old World War II veteran (who will turn 100 on Christmas Eve), still carries in his wallet his discharge card from his time serving in the U.S. Navy. He's had the card in his wallet for more than 70 years.

Southampton resident Stanley Dykovitz, a 99-year-old World War II veteran (who will turn 100 on Christmas Eve), still carries in his wallet his discharge card from his time serving in the U.S. Navy. He's had the card in his wallet for more than 70 years.

World War II Navy veteran Stanley Dykovitz at his home in Southampton. DANA SHAW

World War II Navy veteran Stanley Dykovitz at his home in Southampton. DANA SHAW

authorCailin Riley on Nov 9, 2021
In 1942, when he was just 20 years old, Stanley Dykovitz received notice that he would soon be drafted by the U.S. Army to serve in World War II if... more

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