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Western Union to the Williams family

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09587.104 Author/Creator: Western Union Place Written: Suffolk, Virginia Type: Telegram Date: 20 October 1943 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 14.75 cm, Width: 20.25 cm Order a Copy

Telegram sent to the Williams family by the Walker family, after the death of LeRoi Williams. The telegram expresses sympathy and mentions "a great loss to both our families." This is most likely from the family of Lt. William H. Walker, the other pilot killed in the crash.

Walker, William H., fl. 1943
Williams, LeRoi S., 1919-1943

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