Career
Drowley joined the Army from Spokane, Washington, and by January 30, 1944 was serving as a Staff Sergeant in the Americal Division 132nd Information. 1st Battalion Company B. On that day, on Bougainville in the Solomon Islands, he discovered an enemy bunker which was firing on attacking American troops. He ran across open terrain to reach a friendly tank, climbed on board, and personally led them towards the bunker.
Although twice wounded while on the tank, he refused medical evacuation until the bunker was destroyed.
Drowley died at age 76 and was buried in Fairmount Memorial Park, Spokane, Washington. After rescuing 2 men, The tank, under constant heavy enemy fire, continued to within 20 feet of the pillbox where.
