Schwarzer (Donald Everett) Personal Papers, 1924-1955

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Summary

Title:
Donald Everett Schwarzer
Dates:
1924-1955
Creators:
Schwarzer, Donald Everett
Abstract:
Schwarzer served in the Eighth Air Force 392nd Bomb Group during World War II. He flew various missions, including 23 over Germany, receiving a Purple Heart and Air Medal.
Extent:
0.22 Cubic Feet 1 box 10” X 2.5” X 15”,
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

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

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consist of 1 box 10” X 2.5” X 15”, containing letters, photographs, and personal correspondence with parents, as well as official military records and correspondence.

Biographical / historical:

Donald Everett Schwarzer, son of Albert J. (a veteran of WWI) and Dorothy Schwarzer, was born in 1924 in New York. He went to Brooklyn Technical High School and attended Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute. He entered the service in 1942 and was appointed an aviation cadet in 1943. He trained at several airfields, including Dorr Field, and was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Force in May 1944. He flew the Consolidated B-24 Liberator bomber with the Eighth Air Force 392nd Heavy Bomb group. He was awarded an Air Medal (and later a Purple Heart) and flew missions over continental Europe including at least 23 over Germany, Poland, Belgium, Holland, Norway, and France.

He was honorably discharged April 26, 1951 and entered the Air Reserve in 1953.

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

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Alan Renga
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2016-06-08 14:50:31 +0000 .

Access and use

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:
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101, US
Contact:
(619) 234-8291
archives@sdasm.org
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