Minnesota Aviation - Hall of Fame 2025 Inductee

Nicholas B. Mamer

January 29, 1898 – January 10, 1938

Nicholas Bernard Mamer was born in Hastings, MN, on January 29, 1898. Mechanically

Inclined, Nicholas became interested in all aspects of gas-powered engines. At 15 he was the

chauffeur for a local doctor.

On June 30, 1916, Nicholas enlisted in the Aviation Branch of the US Army Signal

Corps, forerunner of today's Air Force. Pvt. Mamer was sent to the Signal Corps' new aviation

training school at North Island, San Diego, to become an aircraft "mechanican," the early term

for an aircraft mechanic. Upon completion of his training, he was assi...