MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT— On February 20, 1944, 2nd Lieutenant Walter E. Truemper was killed in action. Walter Edward Truemper was born on October 31, 1918 in Aurora, Illinois. After high school,he…
Veterans
Big Week Missions February 20– 25, 1944 For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action above and beyond the call of duty during Big Week on February 20, 1944, three members of the…
From inside the archives we meet Lady Moe. While some servicemen were known for adopting local dogs and cats, the 96th Bomb Group found another pet to take under their wings. In…
Forward written by Museum volunteer, Albert S. Pela, Jr. My dad (Albert S. Pela, Sr.) deployed in Feb. ’44 to Thorpe Abbotts UK, home to the 100th BG, 350th squadron. His routine…
Portrait of an Eighth Air Force Flight Officer donated by Kim Iocovozzi. A local businessman and avid art collector, Mr. Iocovozzi had the painting restored and framed prior to donating it in…
