It HAS to be Norm Swinford. The author of OUR Holy Grail. I think this man did more for US and Allis-Chalmers than any other person. The history, the facts the insight and what ever else I can't think of. He was a great man! I was luck enough to have met him and talked with him and his wife Betty. He lived in Greenfield, WI..
Norm Swinford Obituary
Swinford,
Norm Died peacefully surrounded by family on Feb 1, 2014, at the age of
89. Loving husband of Betty Hawkins Swinford, beloved father of David
(Bonnie), Ann (Mo El-Fouly), Mark (Jill, deceased) and Paul (Angela)
Swinford, and grandfather of Jessica, Matthew, Eric and Luke Swinford
and 9 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his son Douglas Lynn, parents
Grace and Percy Swinford, sister Mildred, and brothers Ronald and Butch.
Norm served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, rising to
the rank of second lieutenant as a B-24 pilot. He worked for Allis
Chalmers from 1958-1985 beginning as a sales representative and
advancing to Senior Product Manager for Tractors for Allis Chalmers and
subsequently Deutz-Allis. After retirement Norm authored 5 books
chronicling Allis Chalmers and farm machinery including the definitive
text "Allis Chalmers Farm Equipment 1914-1985". He was a consultant for
ERTL Collectibles advising them on Allis Chalmers tractor models. He was
very active in the farm equipment community and Allis Chalmers
collectors clubs and their camaraderie brought great joy into his life.
The Memorial Service is scheduled for July 5, 2014, at Greendale
Community Church. Details will be announced closer to the date. He will
be laid to rest with his son in Indiana.
From our honored Bill Long:
"I have a copy of every book MR. SWINFORD wrote. Autographed. Also a picture with Mr. Swinford in Union Bridge.
Great Man.
Good Luck!
Bill Long"
He mentioned Union Bridge, but....
Stated by John (C-IL) (John Schweizer)
I think Bill meant that he was in Union Grove, WI. I was there and I met Bill and his son.
Thanks John. I was in fact at Union Grove, WI for the GOTO "Coming Home". A great show with a parade in West Alis WI. I was pleased to meet some very great people there. Some that I have seen or contact since.
I was honored to meet MR. SWINFORD. The picture above is valued.
Good Luck!
Bill Long
ps: You know we have a Union Bridge here in MD and I think I got that confused.
Edited by Ted J - 06 Mar 2024 at 10:21pm
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