![Bob and Bill Bessent, 1944 (SPRA 292.02.10)](http://southpeacearchives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/0292.02.10-669x1024.jpg)
At the very young age of nineteen, Bill Bessent of Grande Prairie had completed twenty-nine missions as a mid-upper gunner, and became a night vision flying instructor in England. He was promoted to Pilot Officer, and received the Distinguished Flying Medal. He returned to Grande Prairie after the war, and has lived here ever since.
Researched & written by Kathryn Auger
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