Bonge, Richard (Interview outline and video)
Smither, James (Interviewer)
Richard was born in Holland, Michigan on August 21, 1917. He was drafted into the Army in 1942. He was sent to aviation mechanics school and specialized in propellers. He was stationed at Love Field in Dallas, Texas as a part of the 5th Ferries Command to the 62nd Ferry Squadron. Shortly after arriving however, he was attached to the guard squadron and eventually was transferred to the 1208th Military Police Company in New Orleans, Louisiana. Richard was sent to Brazil where he worked as base security in Natal. He remained there until his service ended in 1945.
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Bonge, Richard, “Bonge, Richard (Interview outline and video),” Digital Collections, accessed December 24, 2024, https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/document/27175.