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
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.