Hillard Pouncy
Hillard Warren Pouncy, Jr., PhD. 477th Bombardment Group February 8, 1922 – December 16, 2025 “My story is a simple one. In everything I did–whether
Category: Profiles of Tuskegee Airmen
George Franklin Henry
George Franklin Henry 1920 – November 1, 2015 During World War II, George Franklin served as a staff sergeant in charge of 20 technicians who
Rosa Mae Willis Alford
Rosa Mae Willis Alford February 1, 1912 – January 20, 2011 Female Mechanic for Tuskegee Airmen Became Educator It’s not known exactly how many women
Joseph D. Whiten, Sr.
Joseph Daniel Whiten, Sr. May 2, 1919 – November 17, 1979 Class: 43-K-TE Graduation date: 12/5/1943 Rank at time of graduation: 2nd Lt. Unit: 477th
William L. Williams Jr.
Flight Officer William L. Williams Jr. Class: 44-J-TE Graduation Date: December 28, 1945 Unit: 477th Bombardment Group (M), 619th Bombardment Squadron (M) Service # T-67983 From: New London, OH William L.
Ulysses S. Taylor
Ulysses S. Taylor March 15, 1919 – July 14, 1980 Class: 43-D-SE Graduation date: 4/29/1943 Rank at time of graduation: 2nd Lt Unit: 332nd Fighter
Clarence Laudric Shivers
Clarence Laudric Shivers October 14, 1923 – February 17, 2007 Class: 44-J-SE Graduation date: 12/28/1944 Rank at time of graduation: Flt. Officer Service # T67973
Edmond C. Shivers Sr.
Edmond C. Shivers Sr. 1927 – October 26, 2025 Edmond C. Shivers Sr. was a Documented Original Tuskegee Airman who received his pilot training during World War
Thomas W. Newton
Thomas Wood Newton was born January 3, 1928, in Tarboro, North Carolina to William Newton and Maggie W. Wood. He is the third of four
John L. Harrison, Jr
John L. Harrison Jr December 14, 1920 – March 22, 2017 Class: 43-K-TE Graduation date: 12/5/1943 Rank at time of graduation: 2nd Lt. Service #