Carver Legacy Series
The Tuskegee Airmen
Simpson College honored the 12 Iowa natives who
served as Tuskegee Airmen during World War II with the 2010 George
Washington Carver Medal.
Simpson College held a special presentation Feb. 23, 2010, in Smith Chapel to recognize the contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen, who overcame segregation and prejudice to become one of the most highly respected fighter groups in WWII.
In addition to the evening presentation, a panel discussion with some of the living airmen was held in Lekberg Hall.
Simpson invited the five living airmen and their families to the ceremony. The men were:
- James E. Bowman of Des Moines
- Joseph P. Gomer of Iowa Falls
- Robert L. Martin of Dubuque
- Geroge R. Miller of Des Moines
- Thurman E. Spriggs of Des Moines
Simpson also invited family members of the deceased:
- William V. Bibb of Ottumwa
- Russell L. Collins of Davenport
- Maurice V. Esters of Webster City
- Clarence A. Oliphant of Council Bluffs
- Robert M. Parkey of Des Moines
- Luther H. Smith of Des Moines
- Robert W. Williams of Ottumwa
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