Purcell Bailey, who served in the Army during WWII, also spent years as a member of the Williamsburg Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and 1940s.
SURRY, Va. — In a truly special moment for the community of Surry County, Virginia, family and friends gathered to celebrate a remarkable milestone: the 106th birthday of World War II veteran Purcell Bailey.
The celebration was a heartfelt tribute to a man who has not only lived through more than a century of history but has also contributed significantly to it.
Before his military service in the Army, Mr. Bailey was a member of the Williamsburg Civilian
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