Edward Kicklighter - Mickey Strand - Veterans Series

Mickey Strand - Veterans Series

Korean War

Click on Veteran's photo to see their service story. These Warriors served during the Korean War

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where can I donate?

I have created a way to accept donations to grow the project, use the WWII Veterans Portrait Series Go Fund Me.

Where are you located?

I live in the San Diego area but have traveled to many locations to interview and photograph Veterans.


How Long is an Appointment?

Appointments usually last an hour. But please free up time for Mickey to set up lights and cameras, hold the interview, and take some still photographers for in the project.

Do you accept reservations?

Yes is the simple answer to the question. Each appointment is set up as an individual session. Group sessions have been set up when I visited a senior living facility or many of the California Veterans Homes.

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Edward Kicklighter - USN - CDR Born Jan 20th, 1925, Edward Kicklighter became an ordained minister at the young age of 18. He joined the U.S. Navy in Aug of 1953 to become a U.S. Navy Chaplin. Edward received a commission as an Ens at the end of the Korean war after attending Chaplin school in Newport, Rhode Island. Here all faith chaplains learned to be supportive of the needs of all faith groups. After graduation, he worked out of the Navy's Chaplin offices in San Fransisco. Edward deployed as a Ship's Chaplin aboard troop transport ships moving Marines and Sailors across the Pacific. Edward later served during the Vietnam War with the Head Quarters, 1st Division U.S. Marine Corps, as an assistant Chaplin in Chu Lai, Da Nang. Here he provided church and other services but spent most of his time counseling and listening to his troops. Edward fondly remembers baptizing two Marines on a beach of the South China Sea. Edward later worked in the Philippine islands when his ship, the USS Tripoli (LPH-10), helped to provide electricity to the Negrito people. In 1963 Edward, then stationed on Midway Island, conducted a unique memorial service after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Edward served from 1953 to 1982, supporting countless Sailors and Marines worldwide during his 30 years. Edward retired as a Commander from the Navy in June of 1982.
Edward Kicklighter - Mickey Strand - Veterans Series
Edward Kicklighter - USN - CDR Born Jan 20th, 1925, Edward Kicklighter became an ordained minister at the young age of 18. He joined the U.S. Navy in Aug of 1953 to become a U.S. Navy Chaplin. Edward received a commission as an Ens at the end of the Korean war after attending Chaplin school in Newport, Rhode Island. Here all faith chaplains learned to be supportive of the needs of all faith groups. After graduation, he worked out of the Navy's Chaplin offices in San Fransisco. Edward deployed as a Ship's Chaplin aboard troop transport ships moving Marines and Sailors across the Pacific. Edward later served during the Vietnam War with the Head Quarters, 1st Division U.S. Marine Corps, as an assistant Chaplin in Chu Lai, Da Nang. Here he provided church and other services but spent most of his time counseling and listening to his troops. Edward fondly remembers baptizing two Marines on a beach of the South China Sea. Edward later worked in the Philippine islands when his ship, the USS Tripoli (LPH-10), helped to provide electricity to the Negrito people. In 1963 Edward, then stationed on Midway Island, conducted a unique memorial service after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Edward served from 1953 to 1982, supporting countless Sailors and Marines worldwide during his 30 years. Edward retired as a Commander from the Navy in June of 1982.