Vincent J. Bickel was born on January 13, 1922 to WIlliam J. and Regina Bickel who lived in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania at the time of his birth
Vincent attended Phoenixville High School. After high school, Vincent worked at Hubbell’s Bakery, rising to the level of a foreman.
Vincent joined the Army in September ,1943. After basic training, he was assigned to the 338th Infantry Regiment, 85th Infantry Division - the same division as
Leroy Barnes,
William Carey,
Walter Ford and
James Marinelli.