Vernon W. Pickett

Vernon W. Pickett
Born(1912-08-12)August 12, 1912
Pineville, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedSeptember 14, 1944(1944-09-14) (aged 32)
Azelot, France
Place of burial
Alexandria National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1941–1944
RankFirst lieutenant
Unit137th Infantry Regiment
35th Infantry Division
ConflictsWorld War II  (POW) (WIA)
AwardsPurple Heart Medal
Distinguished Service Cross
Prisoner of War Medal
Alma materLouisiana College
SpouseLouise Maddox

Vernon W. Pickett (August 12, 1912 - September 14, 1944) was a United States Army officer during World War II. He was decorated with the Distinguished Service Cross for escaping from a prisoner of war camp. He is the current namesake of Fort Pickett.

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