Press Coverage
Newspaper Articles
These local Seattle and Tacoma newspaper articles were carefully preserved by Richard's mother, Signe, documenting his service and wartime experiences.
Fall 1943
Training Complete as Bomber Radio Operator
Richard completes his training as a B-24 radio operator.
January 1, 1944
2nd Bombing Mission
Coverage of Richard's second combat mission over Europe.
1944
3rd Bombing Mission
Report on Richard's third mission with the 445th Bomb Group.
1944
7th Bombing Mission
Coverage of Richard's seventh combat mission.
April 1944
Report: Tacoman Prisoner of War
First news reports that Richard is a prisoner of war.
May 18, 1944
Listed as Prisoner
Tacoma News Tribune confirms Richard's POW status.
Summer 1944
Tacoman Reported as War Prisoner
Continued coverage of Richard's status as a POW.
Various Dates
Miscellaneous Articles
Additional wartime newspaper clippings.
WWII Era
Major James Stewart Decorated
The famous actor who served with the 445th Bomb Group.
"A mother's love preserved these newspaper clippings through the decades, documenting her son's service and sacrifice during World War II."