Bill Wynne
Bill Wynne | |
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Born | William Anthony Wynne March 29, 1922 Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | April 19, 2021 Ohio, U.S. | (aged 99)
Occupation(s) | Photographer, investigative photojournalist, author and community advocate |
Spouse |
Margaret Roberts
(m. 1946; died 2004) |
Children | 9 |
Website | http://www.smokywardog.com/ |
William Anthony Wynne (March 29, 1922 – April 19, 2021) was an American author, photographer, award-winning photojournalist, and community advocate. He was also known as a decorated veteran, having owned and trained Smoky the Dog during World War II.[1]
Early life and education
Wynne was born in
He attended West Technical High School in Cleveland, before graduating from the
Military service
Wynne served in
As aerial photographer, he flew 13 combat missions with the 3rd Emergency Rescue Squadron from Biak Island to Ceram, Halmahera, Celebes, Borneo, and Mindanao between September and December 1944.
With the 26th Photo Recon Squadron, he also worked as a lab technician and as a camera installer on
Smoky
While stationed on the Island of New Guinea, Wynne bought a Yorkshire Terrier, which he later named Smoky, from a fellow soldier for two Australian pounds.[2]
Their adventures together ranged from flying in
"Corporal" Smoky died at the age of 14 on February 20, 1957.[2]
Personal life
Wynne married Margaret Roberts on September 28, 1946, and they remained married for over 57 years until her death in 2004. They had nine children. He died in Westlake, Ohio in April 2021 at the age of 99. At the time of his death he had 27 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.[3]
Awards
For this military service, Wynne was awarded two U.S.
On October 28, 2009, Wynne was inducted into the Ohio Press and Journalism Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.[4]
Books
References
- ^ a b "Ohio Department of Aging | Information". Archived from the original on August 23, 2009. Retrieved September 20, 2009.
- ^ a b "Dogs at War: Smoky, a Healing Presence for Wounded WWII Soldiers". History. May 22, 2014. Archived from the original on March 1, 2021.
- ^ "WILLIAM ANTHONY WYNNE Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information". www.mcgorray.com.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 15, 2011. Retrieved September 20, 2009.
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