Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz
Matthew Urtz

Madison County historian Matt Urtz to conduct public interview

At 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, the Canastota Public Library will host a special interview with World War II veteran Boyd Paquin.

Paquin was a bombardier in the Eighth Air Force 2490th Bomber Group, 851st Squadron. Paquin flew 30 total missions, including three on D-Day over France. He flew 10 missions in a B-24 before flying 20 missions in a B-17.

After he completed his 30th mission in December 1944, he was transferred to Texas to train Brazilian cadets. Following the war, he returned home, attended Colgate University, and taught in local school districts until 1967.

Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz will interview Paquin. There is no charge for this event.

For more information, call 315.366.2453.

By martha

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