KGET

Bakersfield veteran Everett Williams celebrates 100 years of life

By Joshua Eyraud,

2024-08-29

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Happy birthday to World War II veteran, Everett Williams!

Kern County native and World War II veteran, Everett Williams, celebrated his 100th birthday Wednesday with friends and family at his side. Williams was just 20 when he was drafted into the U.S. Army Air Corps, and went on to serve as a mechanical engine specialist on a B-29 bomber.

He flew 27 missions over Tokyo during the war, some of them during daylight.

“I didn’t think I’d ever live to be 21,” said Williams. “Here I am 100.”

Several local dignitaries were in attendance for the celebration, as Williams received special honors from Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh and Hanford Congressman David Valadao.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KGET 17.

Expand All

Read in NewsBreak

Comments /

Add a Comment

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Local News

What is Marburg virus? Outbreak of Ebola-like disease detected in yet another country

KGET1 day ago

Decomposed body found near high school in Bakersfield

KGET2 days ago

11-year-old crashes mom’s Ford into semi-truck in Fresno, police say

KGET2 days ago

11 Arrested After U-Haul Filled with 9,400 Pounds of Berries Seized in St. Lucie

Uncovering Florida10 days ago

Man shot and killed on Panama St: Bakersfield PD

KGET1 day ago

Bakersfield Police Department searches for missing adult near east 21st Street

KGET2 days ago

Gov. Newsom awards $131M to clear homeless encampments; Los Angeles gets $11.3M

KGET1 day ago

Woman is about to order the Beefy 5-Layer Burrito from Taco Bell. Then she notices the description

NewsNinja4 days ago

Twin babies who died alongside their mother are youngest-known Helene victims

KGET2 days ago

Man gets 12 years for 2022 shooting in East Bakersfield

KGET1 day ago

Questions remain after reported home invasion, police shooting that left suspect dead

KGET2 days ago

Aircraft makes emergency landing at Meadows Field Airport: KCFD

KGET1 day ago

Los Angeles D.A. to ‘reevaluate’ Menendez brothers’ convictions

KGET2 days ago

CDC confirms two human cases of bird flu in California

KGET2 days ago

Southern California man hits $10M Scratchers jackpot amid casino lucky streak

KGET2 days ago

Fentanyl-meth combo ravages homeless in Denver, so why aren't there better treatments?

David Heitz28 days ago

Southern California city loses state housing and homelessness funds

KGET1 day ago

These cities have the worst drivers in the U.S., study says

KGET18 hours ago

Golden Empire Most Wanted: Oct. 3, 2024

KGET2 days ago

“Radleys’ takes fresh look at familiar genre

KGET1 day ago

The Alleged Secret Gay Life of Barbara Stanwyck & Robert Taylor: A Look Back at Their Complex Union

Herbie J Pilato3 days ago

McDonald’s adding Chicken Big Mac to US menus for a limited time

KGET1 day ago

October was once the 8th month of the year

KGET19 hours ago

6 Alcala family members give statements at sentencing hearing; shooter gets life without parole

KGET3 days ago

6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off the Coast of Canada, Felt in Washington State

Bellingham Metro News19 days ago

18-year-old woman killed by wanted suspect in Cleburne shooting

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt22 days ago

These Two Tiny Shih Tzu Siblings Are Searching For Love

Camilo Díaz8 days ago

Vision screenings for driver’s license renewals will be required in ’25 to enhance driver safety

Northern Kentucky Tribune16 days ago

KFHC and CBCC to host No-Cost Mammogram Day for members

KGET2 days ago

Fatal Crash Claims Three Lives in Denton County

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt27 days ago

It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:

Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.

Comments / 0

Community Policy