The Sentinel
Carlisle, Pennsylvania · Monday, May 12, 1947
Carlisle Flier Loses Life in Japan Mishap
First Lt. Carl B. Alwood, Jr., an Army Air Corps pilot was killed in an airplane accident last Tuesday in Japan, according to official word received here Saturday night by his, wife, Mrs. Phyllis Grove Alwood, 23 Walnut Street.
The War Department notification did not include details but further information was promised. Lt. Alwood, who had 65 wartime missions to his credit, had been stationed at Kyushu, Japan, with the Second Airdrome Squadron since last December 22.
Brother Died in War
His brother, Sgt. Raymond J. Alwood, who was a tail gunner in the Army Air Corps, lost his life in the war in action over the Brenner Pass. The local post of the Catholic War Veterans is named in honor of Sgt Alwood.
Lt. Alwood, who served through the war, was discharged from the service on March 30, 1946, but was called back to duty last November 8 and sent to Japan. Mrs. Alwood and their little daughter, Barbara Lynn, were to sail the latter part of this month to join him there.
The young officer had 15 months service in the South Pacific during the war and compiled a record of 65 mission. He held the Air Medal with eight Oak Leaf clusters, Purple Heart, Asiatic-Pacific Medal with six battle stars. Presidential Unit Cltation and the Pre-Pearl Harbor American Theatre Victory Medal.
Member of St. Patrick's
Lt. Alwood was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, the Reserve Officers Association, Air Corps Reserve Association, the Raymond J. Alwood Post, Catholic War Veterans, and the Veterans of Foreign War and American Legion.
In addition to his wife and daughter, he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl B. Alwood, 147 East North Street; a brother, William, at home, and two sisters, Mrs. Robert Stringfellow, Carlisle R. D. 2. and Mrs. Charles McCracken, at home.
Carlisle, Pennsylvania · Monday, May 12, 1947
Carlisle Flier Loses Life in Japan Mishap
First Lt. Carl B. Alwood, Jr., an Army Air Corps pilot was killed in an airplane accident last Tuesday in Japan, according to official word received here Saturday night by his, wife, Mrs. Phyllis Grove Alwood, 23 Walnut Street.
The War Department notification did not include details but further information was promised. Lt. Alwood, who had 65 wartime missions to his credit, had been stationed at Kyushu, Japan, with the Second Airdrome Squadron since last December 22.
Brother Died in War
His brother, Sgt. Raymond J. Alwood, who was a tail gunner in the Army Air Corps, lost his life in the war in action over the Brenner Pass. The local post of the Catholic War Veterans is named in honor of Sgt Alwood.
Lt. Alwood, who served through the war, was discharged from the service on March 30, 1946, but was called back to duty last November 8 and sent to Japan. Mrs. Alwood and their little daughter, Barbara Lynn, were to sail the latter part of this month to join him there.
The young officer had 15 months service in the South Pacific during the war and compiled a record of 65 mission. He held the Air Medal with eight Oak Leaf clusters, Purple Heart, Asiatic-Pacific Medal with six battle stars. Presidential Unit Cltation and the Pre-Pearl Harbor American Theatre Victory Medal.
Member of St. Patrick's
Lt. Alwood was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, the Reserve Officers Association, Air Corps Reserve Association, the Raymond J. Alwood Post, Catholic War Veterans, and the Veterans of Foreign War and American Legion.
In addition to his wife and daughter, he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl B. Alwood, 147 East North Street; a brother, William, at home, and two sisters, Mrs. Robert Stringfellow, Carlisle R. D. 2. and Mrs. Charles McCracken, at home.
The Sentinel
Carlisle, Pennsylvania · Monday, May 12, 1947
Carlisle Flier Loses Life in Japan Mishap
First Lt. Carl B. Alwood, Jr., an Army Air Corps pilot was killed in an airplane accident last Tuesday in Japan, according to official word received here Saturday night by his, wife, Mrs. Phyllis Grove Alwood, 23 Walnut Street.
The War Department notification did not include details but further information was promised. Lt. Alwood, who had 65 wartime missions to his credit, had been stationed at Kyushu, Japan, with the Second Airdrome Squadron since last December 22.
Brother Died in War
His brother, Sgt. Raymond J. Alwood, who was a tail gunner in the Army Air Corps, lost his life in the war in action over the Brenner Pass. The local post of the Catholic War Veterans is named in honor of Sgt Alwood.
Lt. Alwood, who served through the war, was discharged from the service on March 30, 1946, but was called back to duty last November 8 and sent to Japan. Mrs. Alwood and their little daughter, Barbara Lynn, were to sail the latter part of this month to join him there.
The young officer had 15 months service in the South Pacific during the war and compiled a record of 65 mission. He held the Air Medal with eight Oak Leaf clusters, Purple Heart, Asiatic-Pacific Medal with six battle stars. Presidential Unit Cltation and the Pre-Pearl Harbor American Theatre Victory Medal.
Member of St. Patrick's
Lt. Alwood was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, the Reserve Officers Association, Air Corps Reserve Association, the Raymond J. Alwood Post, Catholic War Veterans, and the Veterans of Foreign War and American Legion.
In addition to his wife and daughter, he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl B. Alwood, 147 East North Street; a brother, William, at home, and two sisters, Mrs. Robert Stringfellow, Carlisle R. D. 2. and Mrs. Charles McCracken, at home.
Carlisle, Pennsylvania · Monday, May 12, 1947
Carlisle Flier Loses Life in Japan Mishap
First Lt. Carl B. Alwood, Jr., an Army Air Corps pilot was killed in an airplane accident last Tuesday in Japan, according to official word received here Saturday night by his, wife, Mrs. Phyllis Grove Alwood, 23 Walnut Street.
The War Department notification did not include details but further information was promised. Lt. Alwood, who had 65 wartime missions to his credit, had been stationed at Kyushu, Japan, with the Second Airdrome Squadron since last December 22.
Brother Died in War
His brother, Sgt. Raymond J. Alwood, who was a tail gunner in the Army Air Corps, lost his life in the war in action over the Brenner Pass. The local post of the Catholic War Veterans is named in honor of Sgt Alwood.
Lt. Alwood, who served through the war, was discharged from the service on March 30, 1946, but was called back to duty last November 8 and sent to Japan. Mrs. Alwood and their little daughter, Barbara Lynn, were to sail the latter part of this month to join him there.
The young officer had 15 months service in the South Pacific during the war and compiled a record of 65 mission. He held the Air Medal with eight Oak Leaf clusters, Purple Heart, Asiatic-Pacific Medal with six battle stars. Presidential Unit Cltation and the Pre-Pearl Harbor American Theatre Victory Medal.
Member of St. Patrick's
Lt. Alwood was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, the Reserve Officers Association, Air Corps Reserve Association, the Raymond J. Alwood Post, Catholic War Veterans, and the Veterans of Foreign War and American Legion.
In addition to his wife and daughter, he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl B. Alwood, 147 East North Street; a brother, William, at home, and two sisters, Mrs. Robert Stringfellow, Carlisle R. D. 2. and Mrs. Charles McCracken, at home.
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