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Bill Purdy Celebrates 100th Birthday

Published on: May 2023

Record: HANSARD-1323879322-131053

Bill Purdy Celebrates 100th Birthday

Ms FELICITY WILSON (North Shore)

—I acknowledge Mosman local Bill Purdy, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, marking an incredible milestone. Bill is a well-known resident in my community, particularly through his work with the Mosman RSL Sub-Branch. Bill served as a pilot in the Royal Australian Air Force during the Second World War, flying Lancaster Bombers over occupied Europe. Bill completed an astonishing thirty-seven missions before being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Legion of Honour by France. After returning from the war, he moved back to the retail grocery business before working his way up to being the marketing director of Arnotts. Bill has been part of the Mosman community for the past forty years and actively participates in the Mosman RSL Sub-Branch and other community organisations. Congratulations, Bill, on reaching this important milestone, and thank you for your service to our country in times of war. I wish you and your family all the very best for the future.