Bill Bower
U.S. Air Force colonel
About Bill Bower
Lived 1917 – 2011 (aged 93). Bill Bower was an American air force officer and military aviator.
William Marsh Bower (February 13, 1917 – January 10, 2011) was an American aviator, U.S. Air Force Colonel and veteran of World War II. Bower was the last surviving pilot (e.g., aircraft commander) of the Doolittle Raid, the first air raid to target the Japanese home island of Honshu.
Biography
A native of Ravenna, Ohio, Bower graduated from Ravenna High School in 1934.
Bill Bower Park, a 1.7 acre green space with playground equipment and located in Bower's south Boulder neighborhood, was opened by the city in fall 2014.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Bower?
U.S. Air Force colonel (1917-2011)
When was Bill Bower born?
Bill Bower was born on 13 February 1917 in Ravenna.
When did Bill Bower die?
Bill Bower died on 10 January 2011 in Boulder.
What was Bill Bower's occupation?
Bill Bower was an air force officer and military aviator.
What nationality was Bill Bower?
Bill Bower was American.
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