As a member of the Army Air Corps, Peel flew fighter aircraft escorting U.S.
B-17 daylight bombers to targets extending over much of occupied Europe.He had
several confirmed kills of enemy aircraft and received multiple awards of both
the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross. In retirement Bill was active
in Meals on Wheels and Habitat for Humanity.
Memorials may be made to Respite Care,
Church of Our Saviour, 4416 Bohicket Road, Johns Island, SC 29455.