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Gomer was born in [[Iowa Falls, Iowa]] in 1920. He attended and graduated from [[Ellsworth Community College]]. |
Gomer was born in [[Iowa Falls, Iowa]] in 1920. He attended and graduated from [[Ellsworth Community College]]. |
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In 1942, he enlisted in the [[ United States Army Air Forces]] and carried out over 160 special missions until 1947. During [[World War II]], he was shot down by an enemy fighter, but he survived.<ref>{{cite web|title=Minnesota's last living Tuskegee Airman dies in Duluth|url=http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_24294220/minnesotas-last-living-tuskegee-airman-dies-duluth|publisher=TwinCities|accessdate=12 October 2013}}</ref> By 1964, he achieved the rank of major and soon after retired. Gomer spent more than 20 years working for the US Forest Service.<ref>{{cite web|title=Remembering Tuskegee Airman Joseph Gomer, 1920-2013|url=http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/280290/group/News/|publisher=Duluth News Tribune|accessdate=12 October 2013}}</ref> |
In 1942, he enlisted in the [[ United States Army Air Forces]] and carried out over 160 special missions until 1947. During [[World War II]], he was shot down by an enemy fighter, but he survived.<ref>{{cite web|title=Minnesota's last living Tuskegee Airman dies in Duluth|url=http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_24294220/minnesotas-last-living-tuskegee-airman-dies-duluth|publisher=TwinCities|accessdate=12 October 2013}}</ref> By 1964, he achieved the rank of major and soon after retired. Gomer spent more than 20 years working for the US Forest Service.<ref>{{cite web|title=Remembering Tuskegee Airman Joseph Gomer, 1920-2013|url=http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/280290/group/News/|publisher=Duluth News Tribune|accessdate=12 October 2013}}{{dead link|date=November 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
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==Honors== |
==Honors== |
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In 1985, he received the Superior Services Award for his work with minorities and women. In 2004, Gomer was inducted into the Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame and was also awarded with a Doctorate of Humanities from the Ellsworth College. [[George W. Bush]] awarded the Tuskegee Airmen collectively, including Gomer, with a Congressional Gold Medal in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|title=Minnesota's last Tuskegee Airman dies at 93|url=http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Minnesota-s-last-Tuskegee-Airman-dies-at-93-4888672.php|publisher=CTpost|accessdate=12 October 2013}}</ref> He was also invited to several events by current USA president, [[Barack Obama]]. At the [[Duluth International Airport]], Gomer was honored by a bronze statue built at a new terminal located in the Duluth Airport.<ref>{{cite web |
In 1985, he received the Superior Services Award for his work with minorities and women. In 2004, Gomer was inducted into the Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame and was also awarded with a Doctorate of Humanities from the Ellsworth College. [[George W. Bush]] awarded the Tuskegee Airmen collectively, including Gomer, with a Congressional Gold Medal in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|title=Minnesota's last Tuskegee Airman dies at 93|url=http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Minnesota-s-last-Tuskegee-Airman-dies-at-93-4888672.php|publisher=CTpost|accessdate=12 October 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20131012150255/http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Minnesota-s-last-Tuskegee-Airman-dies-at-93-4888672.php|archivedate=12 October 2013|df=}}</ref> He was also invited to several events by current USA president, [[Barack Obama]]. At the [[Duluth International Airport]], Gomer was honored by a bronze statue built at a new terminal located in the Duluth Airport.<ref>{{cite web|title=Joseph Gomer of Duluth, dies at 93|url=http://www.startribune.com/local/227430251.html|publisher=StarTribune|accessdate=12 October 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131012072425/http://www.startribune.com/local/227430251.html|archivedate=12 October 2013|df=}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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He married Elizabeth Caperton in 1949, who died in 2012. The couple had two daughters. Gomer died on October 10, 2013, of cancer.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tuskegee Airman Joseph Gomer passes away|url=http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/Tuskegee-Airman-Joseph-Gomer-passes-away-227418181.html|publisher=Northlands New Center|accessdate=12 October 2013}}</ref> |
He married Elizabeth Caperton in 1949, who died in 2012. The couple had two daughters. Gomer died on October 10, 2013, of cancer.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tuskegee Airman Joseph Gomer passes away|url=http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/Tuskegee-Airman-Joseph-Gomer-passes-away-227418181.html|publisher=Northlands New Center|accessdate=12 October 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019051253/http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/Tuskegee-Airman-Joseph-Gomer-passes-away-227418181.html|archivedate=19 October 2013|df=}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 00:03, 28 November 2017
Joseph Gomer (June 20, 1920 – October 10, 2013) was an African-American pilot, best remembered as one of the last surviving members of the Tuskegee Airmen.
Gomer was born in Iowa Falls, Iowa in 1920. He attended and graduated from Ellsworth Community College.
In 1942, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces and carried out over 160 special missions until 1947. During World War II, he was shot down by an enemy fighter, but he survived.[1] By 1964, he achieved the rank of major and soon after retired. Gomer spent more than 20 years working for the US Forest Service.[2]
Honors
In 1985, he received the Superior Services Award for his work with minorities and women. In 2004, Gomer was inducted into the Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame and was also awarded with a Doctorate of Humanities from the Ellsworth College. George W. Bush awarded the Tuskegee Airmen collectively, including Gomer, with a Congressional Gold Medal in 2007.[3] He was also invited to several events by current USA president, Barack Obama. At the Duluth International Airport, Gomer was honored by a bronze statue built at a new terminal located in the Duluth Airport.[4]
Personal life
He married Elizabeth Caperton in 1949, who died in 2012. The couple had two daughters. Gomer died on October 10, 2013, of cancer.[5]
References
- ^ "Minnesota's last living Tuskegee Airman dies in Duluth". TwinCities. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
- ^ "Remembering Tuskegee Airman Joseph Gomer, 1920-2013". Duluth News Tribune. Retrieved 12 October 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Minnesota's last Tuskegee Airman dies at 93". CTpost. Archived from the original on 12 October 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Joseph Gomer of Duluth, dies at 93". StarTribune. Archived from the original on 12 October 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Tuskegee Airman Joseph Gomer passes away". Northlands New Center. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
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