Mr. Dickson was born November 18, 1918 to William Jefferson Dickson and Myrtle Bower Dickson in Ryan. The family moved to Frederick, when he graduated from high school in 1935. 

He moved to San Diego, CA where he worked in a bakery for several years, later joining the San Diego Police Department where he worked until retirement as a Lieutenant in charge of the San Diego city and county jail. 

After retirement he worked part-time for the State Parks at Border Field. He retired there after ten years. 

When in the service he was stationed at Ft. Benning, GA, where he was a drill instructor for new recruits.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Georgia Stebbins, and his second wife, Nada Moser, also be a grandson, Matthew Dickson son of Frederick J. Dickson and wife Linda.

Survived by a sister, Margaret White of Frederick, daughter Margaret Inman and husband Ray, son Frederick Jefferson Dickson and wife Lindee, step-daughter Terri Zeutzius and husband Jim and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. 

LIEUTENANT FREDERICK V. DICKSON

BADGE 43

SDPD 04/01/1943 - 01/10/1970

11/18/1918 - 06/10/2010

THE THIN BLUE LINE

Basic information is provided as a courtesy and is obtained from a variety of sources including public data, museum files and or other mediums.  While the San Diego Police Historical Association strives for accuracy, there can be issues beyond our control which renders us unable to attest to the veracity of what is presented. More specific information may be available if research is conducted.  Research is done at a cost of $50 per hour with no assurances of the outcome.  For additional info please contact us.