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Williamstown, VT |
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Parents: Charles and Ruth; Wife: Vivian; Children: Linda and Nancy |
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Williamstown, VT |
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| Date Entered Service: |
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September 3, 1941 |
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40th |
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44th |
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Flight crew |
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| Airplane Serial No.& Name: |
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Nippon Nipper as part of James Cornett's crew |
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| Were you a POW? |
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No |
| If so, where? |
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| Were you interned? |
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No |
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| Date Transferred from the 58th: |
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| Date Discharged from the 58th: |
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1945 |
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| Post-WWII Civilian Occupation(s): |
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Inspector for the Highway Patrol. Vermont State Police - Safety Education Division, director of the Marine Division, head of the Special Services Unit and troop commander. From 1978 to 1988, Richard worked for the Vermont State Employees Association.
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| Thoughts on the 58th Bomb Wing: |
| He was very patriotic and proud to be a part of "The Greatest Generation." |
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Mr. Curtiss passed away September 1, 2006. He is buried in the Williamstown Village Cemetery in Williamstown, VT.
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