William Pearce "Bill" DREWRY

William Pearce "Bill" Drewry son of Willard J. Drewry & Pauline T. Grooms Grandson of James Harvey Drewry & Nannie G. Bell Drewry Bill Drewry was a tailgunner in a B-24 Liberator that flew 35 missions over England and Germany--the plane was shot down one week after his missions were completed and the new crew perished.

Crew of the Green Hornet - Bill Drewry first row left with eyes closed. He is the only crew member alive today (2011).

"Flyboy" Bill Drewry in front of his plane during WWII

The B-24 Liberator in flight

**April 2011 - Bill (Saluting on the right) is being honored in Washington D.C. by the "Forever Young Tour" for WWII Veterans. He is accompanied by his wife, 5 children and his Brother & Sister.

WWII Veterans Honored in Washington D.C. April 2011 - Bill is back row - standing on far right

Bill Drewry, WWII veteran, was accompanied to Washington D.C. April 2011 by some of his family. Left to Right: Brother Bob Drewry,  daughter Polly, daughter Elizabeth, BILL DREWRY, wife Ruth, Neighbor Mike, sister Betty Jo, Son Rice, daughter Ellen and daughter Ruthie.

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