Pawley, William D. 1896-1977
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- NUCMC data from George C. Marshall Research Foundation Lib. for His Papers, 1947-1970(Pawley, William D. (William Douglas), 1896-1977; businessman and diplomat; as young man, worked in Latin America for New York import firm; later was president of China's first national airline; instrumental in organizing Flying Tigers; following World War II, served as U.S. ambassador to Peru and Brazil and as special asst. to both Sec. of State and Sec. of Defense)
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William Douglas Pawley (September 7, 1896 — January 7, 1977) was a U.S. ambassador and noted businessman who was associated with the Flying Tigers American Volunteer Group (AVG) during World War II.
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