William D. Pawley
William D. Pawley | |
|---|---|
| United States Ambassador to Peru | |
| In office July 20, 1945 – April 27, 1946 | |
| President | Harry S. Truman |
| Preceded by | John Campbell White |
| Succeeded by | Prentice Cooper |
| United States Ambassador to Brazil | |
| In office June 13, 1946 – March 28, 1948 | |
| President | Harry S. Truman |
| Preceded by | Adolf A. Berle, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Herschel V. Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Douglas Pawley September 7, 1896 Florence, South Carolina |
| Died | January 7, 1977 (aged 80) Miami Beach, Florida |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) |
Annie Hahr Dobbs
(m. 1919; div. 1941)Edna Pawley |
| Education | Gordon Military Academy |
| Profession | Entrepreneur |
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.