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Clarence Williams

Staff Sergeant Clarence Williams was a combat medic assigned to the US 122nd Medical Battalion, 42nd Division (the Rainbow Division) during World War II. Williams deployed to France in January 1945 and was present at the liberation of Dachau concentration camp in April of that year. Williams photographed both the liberation of Dachau and other experiences he had during the war in Europe. Growing up in Crescent and Council Bluffs, Iowa, he eventually settled in Lincoln, Nebraska after the war. Clarence’s collection of photographs and letters between he and his wife, Gretchen, detailing his World War II experiences were made available to the Institute for Holocaust by Clarences son, Dr. Tom Williams. There are instances where Clarence does not use proper English conventions in his descriptions. We have transcribed his writing as it appears in the original text. Hear Clarence's stories directly from his family members.


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Clarence Williams Notebook

  • Creator(s): Williams, Clarence
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Clarence Williams Notebook

  • Creator(s): Williams, Clarence
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Clarence Williams Notebook

  • Creator(s): Williams, Clarence
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Clarence Williams Notebook

  • Creator(s): Williams, Clarence
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Vienna Photograph Book

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Vienna Photograph Book

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Vienna Photograph Book

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Vienna Photograph Book

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Vienna Photograph Book

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Austrian Bank Note

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Soldiers at checkpoint?

  • Creator(s): Williams, Clarence
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Clarence Williams

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American Red Cross Coupons

  • Creator(s): American Red Cross
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Red Cross Room Ticket

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Subway Ticket

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Deux Francs

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Reichsbanknote

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La Cigogne- Hotel

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La Cigogne

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Vienna Photograph Book

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Vienna Photograph Book

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Vienna Photograph Book

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Vienna Photograph Book

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Vienna Photograph Book

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Vienna Photograph Book

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Vienna Photograph Book

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Vienna Photograph Book

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Vienna Photograph Book

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Vienna Photograph Book

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Vienna Photograph Book

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Vienna Photograph Book

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Vienna Photograph Book

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Vienna Photograph Book

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Plane Information

Plane Information

Road Map

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Clarence Williams' Belongings

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Clarence Williams' Belongings

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Clarence Williams' Belongings

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Clarence Williams' Belongings

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Clarence Williams' Belongings

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SAC Museum Exhibit

  • Creator(s): SAC Museum
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Clarence Williams' Belongings

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Clarence Williams' Belongings

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Clarence Williams' Belongings

  • Creator(s): Westclox Scotty
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Clarence Williams' Belongings

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Clarence Williams' Belongings

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Clarence Williams' Belongings

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Clarence Williams' Belongings

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Clarence Williams' Belongings

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