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Williamstown, VT |
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Family Info: |
Parents: Charles and Ruth; Wife: Vivian; Children: Linda and Nancy |
Hometown: |
Williamstown, VT |
Date Entered Service: |
September 3, 1941 |
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Bomb Group: |
40th |
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Squadron: |
44th |
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Crew Type: |
Flight crew |
Airplane Serial No.& Name: |
Nippon Nipper as part of James Cornett's crew |
Where You a POW?: |
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Date Discharged: |
1945 |
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Post WWII Civilian Occupation(s): |
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. |
Thoughts About the 58th: |
He was very patriotic and proud to be a part of “The Greatest Generation.” |
Comments: |
Mr. Curtiss passed away September 1, 2006. He is buried in the Williamstown Village Cemetery in Williamstown, VT. |