Background
Gomer was born in Iowa Falls, Iowa in 1920.
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Joseph Gomer
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Education
He attended and graduated at Ellsworth Community College.
Career
In 1942, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces and carried out over 160 special missions until 1947. During World World War II, he was shot down by an enemy fighter, but he survived. Gomer spent more than 20 years working for the United States Forest Service.
Achievements
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In 1985, he received the Superior Services Award for his work with minorities and women. In 2004, Gomer was inducted into the Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame and was also awarded with a Doctorate of Humanities from the Ellsworth College. George W. Bush awarded the Tuskegee Airmen collectively, including Gomer, with a Congressional Gold Medal in 2007. He was also invited to several events by current United States of America president, Barack Obama. At the Duluth International Airport, Gomer was honored by a bronze statue built at a new terminal located in the Duluth Airport.
Membership
Tuskegee Airmen.
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Died
October 10, 2013 (aged 93)
Awards
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Congressional Gold Medal; Superior Services Award
A Congressional Gold Medal is an award bestowed by the United States Congress; the Congressional Gold Medal and the Presidential Medal of Freedom are the highest civilian awards in the United States.A Congressional Gold Medal is an award bestowed by the United States Congress; the Congressional Gold Medal and the Presidential Medal of Freedom are the highest civilian awards in the United States.