| 1. |  Bricker, Peter Clarence Elbe 'Pete' was born on 10 Jan 1919 in Arkansas; died on 17 Oct 1964 in San Quentin Prison, San Quentin, Marion County, California; was buried on 23 Oct 1964 in Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: BRIC.P002
- _FGRAVE: 18308360
- Military Service: Career Sailor, Gunners Mate First Class (GM1), United States Navy
- Military Service: Korean War, Gunners Mate First Class (GM1), United States Navy
- Military Service: World War II, Seaman Second Class (S2c), USS Hornet CV-8, United States Navy
- Funeral: 23 Oct 1964, DeSelms Funeral Home, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois
Notes:
"Pete" entered the US Navy in 1941 along with his younger brother, Walter Bricker. Pete retired in 1961.
He served as a Gunner's Mate in World War II and Korea.
After his retirement from the Navy, he was convicted of murder when he robbed, beat, shot, and killed a man named Arthur Spotiseller in Long Beach, California on May 25, 1962. His accomplice was a woman by the name of Gladys O'Neil age 34. She died before Pete went to trial. Pete waived his right to trial by jury and was sentenced to life in prison. He died in San Quentin prison.
Military Service:
Enlisted August 19, 1941
Military Service:
Career Sailor, United States Navy, Service Number: 337-68-34
Died:
Pete died in San Quentin Prison in California
Family/Spouse: ?, M.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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1919 - 1964 (45 years)
