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March 31, 1952
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
Robert Aloysius Dion, 22, from Key West, was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve after completing a four-month course at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. A University of Florida graduate, he enlisted in 1951 and is married to Avlon Marie Smith.
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Commissioned As Ensign
NEW LONDON, CONN.—Robert Aloysius Dion, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Dion, of 512 Simonton street, Key West, was one of 76 commissioned recently with the rank of Ensign, U. S. Coast Guard Reserve, after successful completion of an intensive four month course at the Coast Guard Academy here.
A graduate of St. Leo College Preparatory, St. Leo, Florida, and University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, where he received a degree in Bachelor of Art in Education. He enlisted in the Coast Guard on November 22, 1951, and qualified immediately for admission to Reserve Officer Candidate School.
Ens. Dion is married to the former Miss Avlon Marie Smith, of Jacksonville, Florida. Following a short leave, he will report for his initial assignment to active duty in the Coast Guard.
NEW LONDON, CONN.—Robert Aloysius Dion, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Dion, of 512 Simonton street, Key West, was one of 76 commissioned recently with the rank of Ensign, U. S. Coast Guard Reserve, after successful completion of an intensive four month course at the Coast Guard Academy here.
A graduate of St. Leo College Preparatory, St. Leo, Florida, and University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, where he received a degree in Bachelor of Art in Education. He enlisted in the Coast Guard on November 22, 1951, and qualified immediately for admission to Reserve Officer Candidate School.
Ens. Dion is married to the former Miss Avlon Marie Smith, of Jacksonville, Florida. Following a short leave, he will report for his initial assignment to active duty in the Coast Guard.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Coast Guard
Commissioning
Ensign
Robert Dion
University Of Florida
What entities or persons were involved?
Robert Aloysius Dion
F. J. Dion
Avlon Marie Smith
Where did it happen?
New London, Conn.
Story Details
Key Persons
Robert Aloysius Dion
F. J. Dion
Avlon Marie Smith
Location
New London, Conn.
Event Date
Recently; Enlisted November 22, 1951
Story Details
Robert Dion graduates from Coast Guard training and is commissioned as Ensign after enlisting in 1951.