Background
Purdy, John Edgar was born on June 17, 1919 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of William Everett and May Adeline (Fountain) Purdy.
manufacturing company executive
Purdy, John Edgar was born on June 17, 1919 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of William Everett and May Adeline (Fountain) Purdy.
Graduated from high school, Michigan.
Founder, chairman Dayton (Ohio) Showcase Company, 1947-1987. President P-38 National Association, retired, from 1987.
Captain United States Air Force, 1942-1946. Member American Fighter Aces Association (president 1983-1984), American Fighter Aces Museum Foundation (chairman 1984-1991), National Aviation Hall of Fame (trustee 1978-1986), National Aviation Hall of Fame (board directors board of nominations), P-38 National Association (president 1999-2001), International Fighter Pilots Museum Foundation (trustee since 1999).
Married Elizabeth Anne Van Dyne. 1 child, Vannessa Anne.