Donald Williams, Sr.

Donald Williams, Sr. [1]

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

Awards:

Certificate of Merit, Wings given to wife posthumously

Biographical Notes:

AT & T Co. Atlanta 1940 and Charlotte 1942, Calhoun Office Supply Co. of Spartanburg, 1938-40 YMCA president, First Presbyterian Church member

Date of Birth:

9/30/1922

Birthplace:

Spartanburg, SC

Military Branch:

Army Air Corps Enlisted: 11-16-1942

Education Details:

Spartanburg High School, graduated in 1938, Textile Institute in Spartanburg for 1 term

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

First Name:

Donald

KIA / MIA Place:

Greenville, TX

KIA Date:

11/28/1943

Last Name:

Williams, Sr.

Middle Name:

ONeill

Military Details:

Greenville, TX, Memphis, TN, Miami, FL, San Antonio, TX, Stamford, TX,

Military Rank:

Aviation Cadet

Source:

Newsprint and family information

Exhibit & Section:

Gold Star Veterans [2]

Veteran Records [3]

MIA Date: