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York, Charles A., fl. 1943 [Eugene Williams' acceptance to aviation training]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09587.137 Author/Creator: York, Charles A., fl. 1943 Place Written: Hampton, Virginia Type: Letter Date: 19 November 1943 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25.9 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Document certifies Eugene Williams' acceptance to the Hampton Institute for Aviation Cadet Air Crew Training. It is noted that he qualified on November 17th, 1943. Letter is stamped from November 23rd, 1943. Letter is from Charles, York A., President of the Aviation Caet Examining Board. Left corner has stamp promoting the purchase of war bonds. Written at Fort Monroe.

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

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