ABOUT THE EVENT
Phoenixville Public Library will host a free online presentation, “Major David McKelvey Peterson: World War One Ace”, on Thursday, June 4 at 7:00 PM. Learn about this World War I fighter pilot and hero from Pennsylvania from the Library’s own Walter Hook. David McKelvey Peterson was born in Honesdale, Pennsylvania on July 2, 1894. After a stint in the French Foreign Legion in 1916, David was repatriated to the United States Army Air Service, eventually commanding the 95th Aero Squadron. He shot down five planes, making him an “ace”. For his heroics during World War I, he received two Distinguished Service Crosses and the Croix de Guerre. Later he became Officer in Charge of Gunnery (an early “Top Gun”) at Carlstrom Field, in Arcadia, Florida. On March 16, 1919 his plane crashed and he was killed at Daytona Beach. His death made front page news on national newspapers.
This event is free and open to the public and will be held online via Zoom. Registration is required on the Adult Events Calendar at www.phoenixvillelibrary.org to receive an invitation to attend this online event. For more information, e-mail mpinto@ccls.org.
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