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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
Title: Vernon K Neufeld Personal Papers
Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.10106
Physical Description:
0.3 Cubic Feet
One Box
Date (inclusive): 1922-1990
Abstract: Vernon K. Neufeld was born on August 30, 1922 in Reedley County, Fresno California. Vernon was married to Marjorie Catlin
and had two children. He served in the 8th Air Force in World War Two and became a POW.
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
The materials in this Collection were donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
[Item], [Filing Unit], [Series Title], [Subgroups], [Record Group Title and Number], [Repository “San Diego Air & Space Museum
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Vernon K. Neufeld was born on August 30, 1922 in Reedley County, Fresno California. Vernon was married to Marjorie Catlin
and had two children. He joined the armed forces for World War II on March 19, 1943 as an Aviation Cadet. On December 24,
1943, Vernon transferred into the Air Force to be sent overseas to Europe to assist in fighting Germany. He was deployed May
1, 1944. Once in Europe, Vernon started gaining popularity as he was noticed for being able to shoot down multiple German
airplanes. August 6, 1944 Vernon received his first 2 Oak Leaf Cluster as well receiving the Air Medal the previous month.
The day of August 24, 1944 Vernon became a prisoner of war. He was missing in action until located on September 28, 1944.
During his stay as a Prisoner of War he was tended to his injuries when his plane crashed. He suffered a broken Pelvis and
Frack injuries to his head. Vernon received a Purple Heart medal the following year. Vernon was honorably discharged July
1, 1949 – June 30, 1951 as he was in Air Force Reserve. Vernon died in San Mateo, California at the age of 67.
This collection contains personal correspondences during his time in the service. Also includes awards and files from when
he was overseas fighting Germany.
8th Air Force Subject Files.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
World War, 1939-1945
United States. Army Air Forces.
Prisoner of War
United States. Air Force. Air Force, 8th
Neufeld, Vernon K.