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Postcard: The initial use of Del Valle Army Air Base in 1943 was used as a base of operations for the 89th Troop Carrier Group for C-47 pilot training. The base was soon renamed in honor of Capt. John Earl Bergstrom, the first Austin man to be killed in WWII.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 437th Troop Carrier Group 84th Troop Carrier Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-815871
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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ContributorHotelie1970
ChangesCreated entry with collection and caption
Sources

David Saidel from the Austin History Center