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

4 September 1949

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mom and Gerry

Letter from Eugene Williams to his mother, Cordelia and sister, Geraldine. The top of the letter in pencil says "that was ok about the minature license plates take the money from this months returns." He says that he got their letters and talks about how he sent letters to the family. He writes "there just ain't no holidays" because they always have to be ready for action. Also, he says that while flying to Rome his engine started "to act up" and so he couldn't take off. He also talks about the hotel he stayed at, most likely in Rome, and how much he liked it. On the last page he writes in a…

GLC09587.170

14 September 1949

United States. Armed Forces

Document signed

Title: [Eugene W. Williams' Death Certificate]

Document from the United States Armed Forces certifying that Eugene W. Williams died serving his country on September 14, 1949. It says "this certificate is awarded as a testimonial of Honest and Faithful Service." It is signed by the secretary of the Air Force.

GLC09587.171

1939

State Board of Education (Virginia)

Document signed

Title: Commonwealth of Virginia, state board of education

Certificate from the State Board of Education and Health certifying that Eugene Williams "attained the five point standard" in physical education from Lucy Addision High School. It is signed by the division superintendent, state superintendent of public instruction, and the state health commissioner. There is also a gold seal, which says indicates the high five standard.

GLC09587.172

circa 1945

Newspaper clipping

Title: Officer Sees Brother Get Wings

A newspaper clipping with a picture of James T. Williams, Geraldine Williams, Eugene W. Williams, and Cordelia Williams. The caption is about Eugene Williams recieving his wings and commission from the Tuskegee Army Air Field.

GLC09587.187

7 August 1948

The Richmond Afro-American (Richmond, Va.), 1941-1996

Newspaper clipping

Title: 332nd Fighter Pilots in Exposition at Idlewild Airport

The first page of the clipping is a photograph of pilots of the 332nd Fighter Wing standing in front of a plane. The photo includes 1st Lt Weldon K. Graves, Maj. William A. Campbell, 1st Lt. Eugene Williams, Sgt. Calvin C. Hobbs, with Lt. Spann Watson exiting the plane. The article mentions an expedition of the squadron at Idlewild Airport but is mostly dedicated to the subject of integration in the Armed Forces, especially the Air Force. It notes that very few men were currently being trained as pilots and that all were being assigned to the 332nd Fighter Group.

GLC09587.188

circa September 1949

Newspaper clipping

Title: Lieutenant Killed in Plane Crash

Article about the death of Roanoke resident Eugene W. Williams in a plane crash in Germany while serving in the Air Force, having recently been transferred to an integrated division. Details where and when Eugene Williams served in the Air Force and mentions that his brother "Leroy" Williams was killed in 1943 while serving in the Air Force.

GLC09587.189

circa September 1949

Newspaper clipping

Title: Roanoke Pilot Struck Steeple in Fatal Crash

Article about the death of Eugene Williams in a plane crash while serving in the Air Force in Germany.

GLC09587.190

circa September 1949

Newspaper clipping

Title: Plane Accident in Europe Kills Roanoke Pilot

Article about the death of First Lt. Eugene W. Williams in a plane crash while serving in the Air Force in Germany. Notes that he trained at the Tuskegee "Air Base" and Lockburn Air Base. Mentions that his brother "Leroy" Williams was also killed while serving in the Air Force in 1943. Lists the surviving family members. Same article as appears in GLC09587.192.

GLC09587.191

circa September 1949

Newspaper clipping

Title: Plane Accident in Europe Kills Roanoke Pilot

Article about the death of First Lt. Eugene W. Williams in a plane crash while serving in the Air Force in Germany. Notes that he trained at the Tuskegee "Air Base" and Lockburn Air Base. Mentions that his brother "Leroy" Williams was also killed while serving in the Air Force in 1943. Lists the surviving family members. Same article as appears in GLC09587.191.

GLC09587.192

circa September 1949

Newspaper clipping

Title: Roanoker Killed When Army Plane Strikes Steeple

Article about the death of First Lt. Eugene W. Williams in a plane crash while serving in the Air Force in Gibelsadt, Germany with the 86th Fighter Group. Mentions that his brother "Leroy" Williams was also killed while serving in the Air Force in 1943. Lists surviving family members.

GLC09587.193

1942-1949

Photograph

Title: [Eugene Williams]

A photograph of Eugene Williams in his Air Force uniform, looking off to the side.

GLC09587.198

1942-1949

Photograph

Title: [Military planes on a tarmac]

A photograph of six military airplanes on a tarmac in the middle of a flat field.

GLC09587.199

1942-1949

Photograph

Title: [Eugene Williams and other pilots]

A photograph of five Air Force pilots. To the far left is Eugene Williams, the only one not looking at the camera. He and three of the other pilots wear leather jackets and military hats. One man wears sunglasses and a light-colored trench coat, and is holding a camera. They pose in front of some houses.

GLC09587.200

1942-1949

Photograph

Title: [Eugene Williams and other soldiers]

A photograph of Eugene Williams and five other military personnel. Two in the front sit while the other four stand behind them. They are all wearing military caps and uniforms.

GLC09587.201