Background
Perna, Albert Fredric was born on December 30, 1915 in Concord, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joseph andRachel (Mangone) P.
(Historical novel drawn from author's experiences as a gli...)
Historical novel drawn from author's experiences as a glider pilot in World War II. Includes several black and white photos. Roster of real Glider Aces and 314th Troop Carrier Group included in back.
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Perna, Albert Fredric was born on December 30, 1915 in Concord, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joseph andRachel (Mangone) P.
Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine, Temple University, 1946. Master of Education, Framingham State University, 1965. General practice podiatry, Waltham, Massachusetts, since 1946.
Staff podiatrist Waltham Hospital, 1946-1988.
Professor anatomy and physiology, also philosophy Bay State Junior College, 1966-1977. Professor philosophy Fitchburg (Massachusetts) State College, 1968-1977.
First aid instructor American Red Cross, Waltham, 1959-1975. Member Waltham School Board, 24 years, vice chairman, 1957, 58, 75, 82, 84, 87.
Past board directors Waltham Boys Club.
Past chairman Young Men's Christian Association, Cancer Fund, Heart Fund, Cerebral Palsy Fund. Parade marshal Waltham Bicentennial, 1976.
Staff podiatrist Waltham Hospital, 1946—1988. Professor anatomy and physiology, philosophy Bay State Junior College, 1966—1977. Professor philosophy Fitchburg Massachusetts State College, 1968—1977.
First aid instructor American Red Cross, Waltham, 1959—1975. Member Waltham School Board, vice chairman, 1957—1958, 1975, 1982, 1984, 1987. Past board directors Waltham Boys Club.
Past chairman Young Men’s Christian Association, Cancer Fund, Heart Fund, Cerebral Palsy Fund. Parade marshal Waltham Bicentennial, 1976. With United States Army, 1941—1942.
Combat glider pilot United States Army Air Force, 1942—1945, Massachusetts Air National Guard, 1945—1966. Lieutenant colonel research. General practice podiatry Waltham, Massachusetts, since 1946.
(Historical novel drawn from author's experiences as a gli...)
Served with Army of the United States, 1941-1942, as combat glider pilot United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945, Massachusetts Air National Guard, 1945-1966. Member American Philosophical Association, Academy Podiatry (president 1967-1969), Soaring Society American, Massachusetts National Guard Alumni Association, National World World World War II Glider Pilot Association, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Military Order World Wars, Air Force Association, Reserve Officers Association. Club: Waltham Rotary (president 1957-1958).
Married Elizabeth Annie Dugas, April 18, 1942. Children: Susan Elizabeth, John Joseph.