Gets Wings – A West Point graduate in May, 1942, Lieut. George Robert Rew received his wings December 13, at Craig field, Alabama. Lieut. Rew is a son of Col. and Mrs. Howard B. Rew of New Orleans, formerly of Sioux City and is a nephew of Miss Lorna Distad, 2933 Jackson Street.
Source: The Sioux City Journal, December 1942 (photo included)
Father, Son Both in War
Col. Howard B. Rew and Capt. Geo. R. Rew Now in Battle Zones
From an Eighth army air force station in England The Journal has received information that Lieut. Col. Howard B. Rew and his son, Capt. George R. Rew, former resident of Sioux City, now are with the United States Forces Overseas. The son is with a P-47 Thunderbolt group, providing fighter protection for the heavy bombers hitting at German war production centers, while the father is with the infantry fighting in Italy.
Capt. Rew, 23, graduated from the United States military academy at West Point, May 25, 1942, and eight days later reported for primary flight training at Helena, Ark. He went from there to Greenville, Miss, for basic training. He completed his flight training at Craig field, Ala., in December, 1942, and on February 2, 1943, was commissioned a lieutenant. On October 5, 1943, he was promoted to a captaincy.
The family lived in Sioux City many years before removing to New Orleans, where Mrs. Rew has continues to make her home since her husband and son went overseas.
Source: The Sioux City Journal, March 24, 1944
Men and Women In Service
Capt. G. R. Rew has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for meritorious achievement in action over enemy territory in England, where he also has received the air medal and three oak leaf clusters. Capt. Rew, a former Sioux Cityan, is a nephew of Miss Lorna Distad, 2933 Jackson Street.
Source: The Sioux City Journal, April 22, 1944
