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  1. 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.

  2. Apr 8, 2024 · William Pawley was an active member of the Republican Party. A close friend of both President Dwight Eisenhower and Central Intelligence Agency director Allen W. Dulles, he took part in a policy that later become known as Executive Action, a plan to remove unfriendly foreign leaders from power.

  3. Jul 19, 2012 · The U.S. Army pilot famous for being the first true love of legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor has died at the age of 92. William Douglas Pawley Jr was 28 when he proposed to the then...

  4. Jan 8, 1977 · MIAMI BEACH, Jan. 7 (UPI)—William D. Pawley, world financier, philanthropist, ambassador and special envoy for several Presidents, shot himself to death at his exclusive Sunset Island home...

  5. William Pawley (1905-1952) was an American actor who appeared in 79 films and one TV show. He is known for his roles in The Grapes of Wrath, Bad Girl, Gabriel Over the White House and others.

    • Actor
    • July 21, 1905
    • William Pawley
    • June 15, 1952
  6. Mar 1, 2012 · William D. Pawley: The Extraordinary Life of the Adventurer, Entrepreneur, and Diplomat Who Cofounded the Flying Tigers. Hardcover – Illustrated, March 1, 2012. William Douglas Pawley was a cross between Indiana Jones and Donald Trump.

    • Anthony R. Carrozza
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  8. Pawley, William D (William Douglas) 1896-1977. Flying Tigers (AVG), Inc. Contents. An adventurous early life -- China -- Pawley and Chennault -- Competition and war clouds -- Money and men for a volunteer group -- Those willing to take the risk -- Divorce and remarraige -- Peru and Brazil --Latin American diplomacy -- El Bogotazo -- Spain, a ...