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Donald Williams, Sr.

First Name: 
Donald
Middle Name: 
ONeill
Last Name: 
Williams, Sr.
Date of Birth: 
9/30/1922
Birthplace: 
Spartanburg, SC

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in a training accident in Texas. While waiting on the runway to take off, another airplane stalled and fell on top of his. Memorial service held at First Presbyterian Church on Aug 15, 1945. Military funeral at Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Spartanburg on December 3, 1943.

Age at Death: 21

Image Source: Carolina Room photo

Personal Details

Education Details: 
Spartanburg High School, graduated in 1938, Textile Institute in Spartanburg for 1 term
Biographical Notes: 
AT & T Co. Atlanta 1940 and Charlotte 1942, Calhoun Office Supply Co. of Spartanburg, 1938-40 YMCA president, First Presbyterian Church member
Family Details: 

Mrs. Margaret Fred (Turpin) Williams, married Aug 15, 1941 - 644 Elizabeth Pl NW, Atlanta, GA. Moved to Charlotte 1942.

Donald ONeill Williams, Jr. born October 8, 1943 in Atlanta

Mr. & Mrs. Francis Marion W. (Hattie Leone Barry) Williams - 4 Beech St Whitney, SC

Reidy Alvah Williams, born ~1900 - 621 Oakland Ave Charlotte, NC

Mr. & Mrs. Luther Turpin - in- laws, Mrs. J. B. Horne, Spartanburg - aunt, Mrs. L. W. (Margaret S.) McGuinn, Spartanburg - aunt

Military Details

Military Branch: 
Army Air Corps Enlisted: 11-16-1942
Military Rank: 
Aviation Cadet
KIA Date: 
11/28/1943
MIA Date: 
NA
KIA / MIA Place: 
Greenville, TX
Military Details: 
Greenville, TX, Memphis, TN, Miami, FL, San Antonio, TX, Stamford, TX,
Awards: 
Certificate of Merit, Wings given to wife posthumously
Source: 

Newsprint and family information

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