Actions
Bickerton served exclusively with the 5th Escort Group earning battle honours for service in the Arctic (Russian Convoys), North Atlantic, off Normandy and in the English Channel.
On 6 May 1944, the German submarine U-765 was sunk in the North Atlantic — in position 52°30′N 28°28′W / 52.5°N 28.467°W / 52.5; -28.467 — by depth charges from Bickerton, operating alongside two Fairey Swordfish (No. 825 Squadron) of the escort carrier Vindex and frigates Bligh and Aylmer. Of the crew of U-765, 37 died and 11 survived.
On 25 June, U-269 was sunk in the English Channel south-east of Torquay — in position 50°01′N 02°59′W / 50.017°N 2.983°W / 50.017; -2.983 — by depth charges from Bickerton. Of the crew of U-269, 13 died and 39 survived.
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