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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Roy Richard Powers

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Asheville, North Carolina

Honored By

James Powers

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

FLEW WITH THE 8TH AIR FORCE, 97TH BOMB GROUP ON THE B-17 AIRCRAFT 'SANDMAN' AND 'HELLZAPOPPIN' AS A RADIOMAN/GUNNER. SERVED FROM 1942 TO 1945 IN ENGLAND AND NORTH AFRICA. ONLY SURVIVOR OF THE HELLZAPOPPIN, DESTROYED IN TUNISIA. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART.