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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William E. 'Bill' Purdy, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Valdosta, Georgia

Honored By

Valice 'Jenny' J. Purdy

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

RADIO OPERATOR AND GUNNER ON B-17; PRISONER OF WAR. RECEIVED A POW MEDAL, PURPLE HEART WITH 1 OAK LEAF CLUSTER, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, 3 AIR MEDALS WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, PRISONER OF WAR MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.