25 October 1943

Kent, Booker, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: Dear Mother

Virginia Williams' husband, Booker Kent, writes to Cordelia Williams saying that it is his privilege to be able to write to her for the first time. He is impressed how she shaped the life of someone who is important to him, Virginia. He is also impressed by her entire family and friends. He is sending the verse that the minister said at LeRoi's funeral along with one other; neither are enclosed in this letter. He and Virginia are getting along well with their daily life but she does not like her daily commute to school, especially when the weather is bad. He gives his best regards to Cordelia…

GLC09587.309

January 29, 1944

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

Postcard

Title: to Cordelia Williams

Postcard to Cordelia Williams from Eugene Williams. He writes on the reverse that the scene on the front of postcard is where he goes boating. He mentions that he took his exams recently and is waiting for results. He also says he is happy to hear that his brother, H. Hamilton Williams, will be attending Cornell for his PhD. The top left of the postcard describes the scene on the front, which is where the men spend their leisure time.

GLC09587.138

February 25, 1944

Walton, Sublatte M., fl. 1944

Letter signed

Title: to Eugene Williams

Letter to Eugene Williams certifies him as a marksman, stating that he earned a score of 143. He is authorized to purchase and wear the marksman medal.

GLC09587.139

18 May 1944

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

Postcard

Title: to Mr. Jiggs Williams

Postcard from Eugene Williams to his family and Mr. Jiggs Williams, most likely one of his brothers. He writes that he does not have enough time to write a full letter. In the postcard he describes the scene on the front, where men are marching in formation.

GLC09587.140

9 February 1945

Sorrells, Daniel J., fl. 1945

Typed document signed

Title: [Eugene Williams becomes sergeant]

Document states that Eugene Williams is promoted from cadet flight sergeant to sergeant.

GLC09587.141

13 March 1945

Tuskegee Institute (Tuskegee, Alabama)

Typed document signed

Title: Tuskegee Institute Diploma

Diploma from the Tuskegee Institute certifying that Eugene Williams completed his course in elementary flying as an aviation cadet. It is signed by the President, General Manager, commanding officer, and one other man.

GLC09587.142

3 August 1945

Cooke, John G., Jr., 1910-1999

Printed document signed

Title: Honorable Discharge

Honorable discharge for Eugene Williams from Squadron "H" 2143d AAF Base Unit in the Army of the United States, at Tuskeee Army Air Field in Alabama. It is signed by Lieutenant Colonel John G. Cooke Jr, director of administration and services. His enlisted record is on the back.

GLC09587.148

4 August 1945

United States. Army.

Printed document

Title: Graduation Exercise

The program from Eugene Williams' graduation from Class 45-E of the United States Army. On the front, there is a drawing of a soldier. Half of his face is white and the other half is shaded.

GLC09587.149

4 August 1945

United States. Army Air Forces

Printed letter signed

Title: Graduation Exercise

This is a letter sent to Eugene Williams appointing him to temporary Second Lieutenant. It is signed by Raymond Barron, Acting Adjutant General.

GLC09587.150

1 August 1945

U.S. Government Printing Office

Printed document signed

Title: Authorization for Allotment of Pay

Document authorizing a portion of Eugene W. Williams' pay to be deducted and given to the Veterans Administration. Signed by Eugene W. Williams and Alton R. F. Williams. Identical to GLC09587.154 other than a red mark near the bottom of page.

GLC09587.153

1 August 1945

U.S. Government Printing Office

Printed document signed

Title: Authorization for Allotment of Pay

Document authorizing a portion of Eugene W. Williams pay to be deducted and given to the Veterans Administration. Signed by Eugene W. Williams and Alton R. F. Williams. Identical to GLC09587.153 other than that does not contain a red mark on the bottom of page 1.

GLC09587.154

7 January 1946

U.S. Government Printing Office

Printed document signed

Title: Notifiction of Discontinuance of Allotment

Document stating that $320.50 per month will no longer be allotted from Eugene W. Williams' pay to give to his mother, Cordelia S. Williams. Signed by Eugene W. Williams. "201" is written in red pencil near the top left corner. "17" is written in red pencil near the bottom edge of the page.

GLC09587.155

31 May 1947

War Department

Printed document signed

Title: War Department Acknowledgement of Return of Funds and Statement of Balance

Document certifying that Eugene W. Williams was "intrusted" with $461.99 by S.R. Weaver 1st Lt. A.C. Agent Officer for J.P. Tillman, Col FD. The first page is acknowledgment that Eugene Williams returned the funds and is signed by S.R. Weaver. The reverse contains instructions for filling out the form. The third page has two forms, one detailing the funds "intrusted" to Eugene Williams (signed by S.R. Weaver) and the other giving Eugene Williams pecuniary responsibilty. The reverse contains instructions for filling out the forms on page three.

GLC09587.156

2 June1947

War Department

Printed document signed

Title: Certificate of Training

Certifies that Eugene W. Williams 2nd Lt. Air Corps completed Instrument Ground Training at Lockbourne Army Air Base in Columbus, Ohio. Signed by William A. Campbell Major, Air Corps, Commanding. Stamped with United States War Office Seal and a delivery stamp. On the back is a stamp saying "Recieved Jun 13 1947".

GLC09587.157

30 June 1947

War Department

Printed document signed

Title: War Department Acknowledgement of Return of Funds and Statement of Balance

The first page certifies that Eugene W. Williams returned the funds "intrusted" to him by S.R. Weaver 1st Lt. A.C. Agent Officer for J.P. Tillman, Col FD. The second page is instructions for filling out the form. The amount of money "intrusted" is not specified.

GLC09587.158

circa January 1949

U.S. Government Printing Office

Printed document signed

Title: Immunization Register and Other Medical Data

Contains dates and types of immunizations for Eugene W. Williams. Most information has been typed but some has been filled out in pen. Initialed by medical officer "JMS" or "AEK". The back is intended for information on the soldier's vision, but has not been filled out.

GLC09587.160

February 23, 1949

United States Armed Forces Institute

Typed document

Title: Military Test Report

The results of Eugene W. Williams' United States Armed Forces Institute Tests of General Educational Development, college level. First page lists William's results in four tests, Correctness & Effectiveness of Expression, Interpretation of Reading Materials in the Social Studies, Interpretation of Reading Material in the Natural Sciences, and Interpretation of Literary Materials. The first column lists his score, the second what percentile he placed in. The back contains an explanation of the nature of the tests and how to interpret the results.

GLC09587.161

circa August 1949

U.S. Government Printing Office

Printed document

Title: Immunization Record and Other Medical Data

Record of immunizations, dates, and dosages for Eugene Williams. Front side is a record of immunizations initialed "JMS" or "EAC" in the Medical Officer column. The back continues this list and also contains sections for vision and dental information but has not been filled out. Two of the immunization dates on the back have been stamped but the document was mostly filled out by hand.

GLC09587.162

18 March 1949

McConagha, Glenn L., fl. 1949

Printed document signed

Title: to Lieutenant Williams

Letter to Eugene Williams from Major Glenn L. McConagha says that enclosed in the letter is a military test report for a USAFI test. The test report is not enclosed. He writes that he is forwarding the report to other men in command. He mentions that courses are available through the United States Armed Forces Institute for Eugene to enroll in.

GLC09587.163

20 May 1949

Lockbourne Air Force Base

Printed document

Title: Roster of Officers

Four rosters of officers from the 332nd Fighter Group. It mentions the name, grade, and address of the men. Top right corner of the first page says "E.S. Williams 1st Lt. USAF" in pen. Two names are penned in on the second page, as are addresses that faded. Eugene Williams' name is not mentioned.

GLC09587.164

15 August 1949

Garnett, Jack, fl. 1949

Printed document signed

Title: [Special orders, consolidated]

Document from Captain Jack Garnett saying that Eugene W. Williams is now a 1st Lieutenant of the USAF. There is other information about men that have been assigned to higher rankings. Eugene's name is underlined with a green pencil. The top of the document says Lt. Williams in the same pencil.

GLC09587.165

18 August 1949

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mom and Gerry

Letter from Eugene Williams to Cordelia and Geraldine saying he almost made it to Africa from Germany but it was too cloudy to continue flying. He tells them to only write to the location he gives them. He writes about talking to a salesman about purchasing an endowment policy in case of his death. He says he will get different insurance soon. He writes that he includes $25 for Cordelia's birthday (not enclosed) and apologizes for being unable to send a card or present. He also mentions some has been playing basketball, watching movies, and recently got a haircut. On the last page of the…

GLC09587.166

21 August 1949

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cordelia Williams

Letter from Eugene Williams to Cordelia and Geraldine Williams is one long sheet folded into thirds made into an envelope. He writes that he had to fly from Germany over Mediterranean sea get to Tunisia about a mission he was on. On the front page in different color ink from the letter says underlined "send this back." The same ink was used to write on the last page "this is his name in German." He writes "I was thinking that I am very close to the lands in which Jesus walked and it really gives one something to think about." He also writes "I have a little package of 'memories' from my trip…

GLC09587.167

28 August 1949

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Williams family

Letter from Eugene Williams to his family. It is a long piece of paper folded into thirds and then made into an envelope. He writes that he will soon be flying back to Neubiberg, Germany and will stop in Rome on the way. He says that when he gets there he will have to go on some missions. He may go to Bordeaux, France and also says that he recently wrote to James and Harold and has some other family members to write to. He mentions that children followed him around begging in Tunisia.

GLC09587.168

2 September 1949

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

Postcard

Title: to Cordelia Williams

Postcard from Eugene Williams to Cordelia Williams saying he has not heard from her in a while. He says he stopped over in Rome while flying from Tripoli, Tunisia to Neubiberg, Germany. He says to say hello to everyone back home. The front of the postcard has a black and white photograph of Rome and a penned in arrow pointing to the hotel he was staying in.

GLC09587.169