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circa October 1943
[LeRoi' Williams' funeral]
Three men standing over LeRoi's casket, draped with an American flag. There are other mourners in the background. Photograph is the same as GLC09587.121.
GLC09587.126
1943
[color photograph of LeRoi Williams' funeral]
In the center of the room sits a flag draped coffin, above, a picture of LeRoi Williams. The room is filled with flowers.
GLC09587.127
September 1937
Hampton Institute
The Southern Workman: The Public Forum And Civic Education
The September 1937 issue of The Southern Workman, the monthly pamphlet of the Hampton Institute. It published a letter written to the Hon. Newton D. Baker by LeRoi Williams, thanking him for $100 of scholarship aid.
GLC09587.128
September 1943
United States. Army Air Forces
Airways Flying: A Handbook For Military Pilots
A handbook of procedures, vocabulary, and policies for military pilots in World War II.
GLC09587.129
May 27, 1964
The Hampton Institute, fl. 1946
The Hampton Bulletin: Veterans Homecoming Number
A booklet dedicated to the alumni and students of the Hampton Institute who served in World War II and how the Institute ran during the war. There is a photo of LeRoi S. Williams on page 22 and a caption about his service and death. Vol 43.
GLC09587.130
21 June 1940
Certification of Student Solo Cross County Flight
Details of a Solo Cross-Country Flight made by LeRoi Williams. Gives checkpoints, times, altitude, conditions, and instructor notes. Signed by James A. Honaker.
GLC09587.131.02
circa 1919-1943
[Selfridge Field pilot's banner]
A square-shaped textile piece with blue and white braided fringe. In the center, there is a blue circle with gold edge. On the blue circle is a red circle over a white star with gold wings. In each corner of the textile, there is a blue airplane. The...
GLC09587.132
10 June 1942
Virginia Department of Education
Commonwealth of Virginia, department of education
Diploma awarded to Eugene Warsenure Williams for graduating from Lucy Addison High School. It is signed by the Principal, Superintendent of Schools, and Chairman of School Board. There is a seal and stamp from the school. Bottom left corner of...
GLC09587.133
circa 1942
[Acceptance to Hampton Institute]
Envelope and note documenting admission to the Hampton Institute. Envelope is addressed to Mr. Eugene W. Williams from the Student Personnel Services. The note within it asks Eugene to arrive on September 2, 1942.
GLC09587.134
1942
[Eugene Williams' class schedule]
Eugene Williams' class schedule at the Hampton Institute. Mentions the time and location of each of his classes: P.E, Chemistry, Com., Biology, Math, and Poultry Husbandry. Reverse has a note about schedule of an exam written in pen.
GLC09587.135
5 July 1943
Local Board No. 1
[Eugene Williams' physical examination]
Letter to Eugene Williams refers him to the local board for a preliminary physical examination. It is signed by a member of the local board.
GLC09587.136
19 November 1943
York, Charles A., fl. 1943
[Eugene Williams' acceptance to aviation training]
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...
GLC09587.137
29 January 1944
Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949
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...
GLC09587.138
25 February 1944
Walton, Sublatte M., fl. 1944
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
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...
GLC09587.140
9 February 1945
Sorrells, Daniel J., fl. 1945
[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)
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
23 May 1945
Army Air Forces Training Command Certificate
The certificate of Eugene Williams' completion of training to be a Basic Single Engine Pilot at Tuskegee Air Field. It is signed by Major Gabe C. Hawkins, director of training and operations, and Lieutenant Colonel Donald G. McPherson, deputy...
GLC09587.143
4 August 1945
Army Air Forces Training Command Diploma
Eugene Williams' diploma upon completion of Advanced Single Engine Pilot training at Tuskegee Air Field. It is signed by Major Gabe C. Hawkins, director of training and operations, and Colonel Noel F. Parrish
GLC09587.144
Keeser Field Technical School and Basic Training Center
A certification of Eugene Williams' qualification as a marksman with a pistol. He scored 62%. The certification is issued by the Technical School and Basic Training Center at Keesler Field, Mississippi and signed by Commanding Captain James Hunter.
GLC09587.145
1942-1949
[Form certifying Cordelia Williams' dependence status]
This paper certifies that Cordelia Williams was financially dependent on Eugene Williams. It states that she needs $130-135 dollars per month, and that she does not make more than $50 per month. It is signed Eugene W. Williams, 2d Lt, Air Corps.
GLC09587.146
[Military forms from Tuskegee]
Military forms from Tuskegee, Alabama, with the names and addresses of lieutenants and officers, including Eugene Williams.
GLC09587.147
3 August 1945
Cooke, John G., Jr., 1910-1999
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...
GLC09587.148
United States. Army.
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
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
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
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...
GLC09587.154
7 January 1946
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...
GLC09587.155
31 May 1947
War Department
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...
GLC09587.156
2 June1947
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...
GLC09587.157
30 June 1947
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...
GLC09587.158
circa January 1949
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...
GLC09587.160
23 February 1949
United States Armed Forces Institute
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...
GLC09587.161
circa August 1949
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...
GLC09587.162
18 March 1949
McConagha, Glenn L., fl. 1949
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...
GLC09587.163
20 May 1949
Lockbourne Air Force Base
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...
GLC09587.164
15 August 1949
Garnett, Jack, fl. 1949
[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...
GLC09587.165
18 August 1949
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...
GLC09587.166
21 August 1949
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...
GLC09587.167
28 August 1949
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...
GLC09587.168
2 September 1949
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...
GLC09587.169
4 September 1949
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...
GLC09587.170
14 September 1949
United States. Armed Forces
[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...
GLC09587.171
1939
State Board of Education (Virginia)
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...
GLC09587.172
15 September 1949
Van Etten, Chester L., fl. 1949
Dear Mrs. Williams
A condolence letter to Cordelia Williams from Major Chester L. Van Etten of the United States Air Force, regarding the death of Eugene Williams.
GLC09587.173
28 September 1949
Kingen, Winfred L., fl. 1949
A condolence letter to Cordelia Williams from Winfred L. Kingen, Chapain of the United States Air Force, regarding the death of Eugene Williams. Written at Langley Air Force Base.
GLC09587.174
30 September 1949
Chennault, John S., fl. 1949
A condolence letter to Cordelia Williams from John S. Chennault, Colonel of the United States Air Force, regarding the death of Eugene Williams.
GLC09587.175
15 October 1949
[Eugene Williams' eulogy]
Eugene Williams' eulogy. It is followed by a copy of "To Our Fallen Flyers" by J. Farley Ragland.
GLC09587.178
Army of the United States Certificate
Eugene Williams' instrument pilot certificate, expiring on 21 May 1950. It is signed by Major E.C. Gleed and 1st Lieutenant H.H. Brown.
GLC09587.179
Loew's & U.A. Ohio Theatre
Loew's & U.A. Ohio Theatre Pass
A signed pass for one person to Loew's & U.A. Ohio Theatre in Columbus, Ohio. On the back, Eugene has written, "I got this pass for flying a low altitude air demonstration over Columbus, Ohio when the picture 'Fighter Squadron' was showing at this...
GLC09587.180
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