Source: Rockford Register-Star, August 11, 2019
WWII
Valentino E. DeCastris obituary
Obituary
Source: Rockford Register Star, July 9, 2019.
College Student, 18, Helped Sabotage Nazis In Norway
Source: Rockford Morning Star, October 31, 1945
‘Proud link to Rockford,’ Muralists rediscover female WWII-era pilot history nearly forgot
Source: Rockford Register Star, May 19, 2019
WASPS did their bit during war; former ‘air glamour girl’ recalls daredevil days
Source: Rockford Register-Republic, Sept. 6, 1977
Libby Gardner
This mural of Elizabeth “Libby” Gardner was painted by Jenny Roesel Ustick from Cincinnati as part of the CRE8IV festival, Mary 2019. Gardner served as a WASP during World War II.
Allies Invade Europe; Land on French Coast, June 6, 1944
Source: Rockford Morning Star, extra edition, June 6, 1944.
Lt. Col. Dr. Lilburn S. Greenwood in Pacific during World War II
Source: Rockford Morning Star, Sept. 10, 1944, Feb. 19, 1947.
W. A. S. P., Women’s Ambulance Safety Patrol
W.A.S.P, the Women’s Ambulance Safety Patrol, began in Rockford on April 3, 1940, founded by Rockford women. Some 200 Rockford women were involved in this home front war effort. These women stood ready to fill the roles vacated by the men serving in the military during World War II. This photograph was taken in the basement of the National Guard Armory. Photo courtesy Lou Paoli.