Neufeld (Vernon K.) Personal Papers, 1922-1990

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Title:: Vernon K Neufeld Personal Papers
Dates:: 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.
Extent:: 0.3 Cubic Feet One Box
Language:: English
Preferred citation:: [Item], [Filing Unit], [Series Title], [Subgroups], [Record Group Title and Number], [Repository “San Diego Air & Space Museum Library & Archives”]

Scope and content:: This collection contains personal correspondences during his time in the service. Also includes awards and files from when he was overseas fighting Germany.
Biographical / historical:: 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.
Acquisition information:: The materials in this Collection were donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects:: World War, 1939-1945
United States. Army Air Forces.
Prisoner of War
United States. Air Force. Air Force, 8th
Names:: Neufeld, Vernon K.

Collection Guide Author:: Alan Renga
Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2016-03-15 14:47:46 +0000 .

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Restrictions:: The collection is open to researchers by appointment.
Terms of access:: Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information.

Preferred citation:: [Item], [Filing Unit], [Series Title], [Subgroups], [Record Group Title and Number], [Repository “San Diego Air & Space Museum Library & Archives”]

Location of this collection:: San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives

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San Diego, CA 92101, US