Technical Sergeant Gerald F. Williams

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20032514

Description

Technical Sergeant Gerald F. Williams, former prisoner of war in Germany, is home in Fort Worth, Texas, for a 60-day furlough with his wife, Sybil. He was held prisoner for four months after his infantry unit was cut off by six Nazi tanks. Sergeant Williams received the Purple Heart for wounds received in September of 1944. He is shown standing against a blank wall, wearing his military uniform and smiling.

Archival Date

1945-06-09

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-342

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Williams, Gerald F. (Tech. Sgt.); Military personnel; Military uniforms; Prisoners of war; Purple Heart; Williams, Gerald F. (Mrs.); Williams, Sybil (Mrs.); Military leaves and furloughs