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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

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Clarence Williams 1945 Photo Album

  • Date: 1945
  • Format: album

Clarence Williams at Bayrischzell

  • Date: 1945
  • Creator(s): Williams, Clarence
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  • Source: Institute for Holocaust Education

Clarence Williams at Brenner Pass

  • Date: 1945
  • Creator(s): Williams, Clarence
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  • Source: Institute for Holocaust Education

Clarence Williams at Brenner Pass

  • Date: 1945
  • Creator(s): Williams, Clarence
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  • Source: Institute for Holocaust Education

Clarence Williams at Castle Ledge

  • Date: 1945
  • Creator(s): Williams, Clarence
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  • Source: Institute for Holocaust Education

Clarence Williams at Kirchbikel

  • Date: May 1945
  • Creator(s): Williams, Clarence
  • Format: photograph
  • Source: Institute for Holocaust Education

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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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

  • Date: November 2, 1944
  • Creator(s): Property of U.S. Government
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Clarence Williams' Belongings

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Clarence Williams' Belongings

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Clarence Williams' Belongings

  • Date: May 3, 1945
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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

  • Date: October 16, 1945
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Clarence Williams' Briefcase

Clarence Williams' Briefcase

Clarence Williams Change of Address Notice

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Clarence Williams Clerk Certification

  • Creator(s): Sheldon, Paul W.
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Clarence Williams Lodging

  • Date: August 21, 1945
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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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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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Clarence Williams Notebook

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

  • Creator(s): Williams, Clarence
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Clarence Williams on Tower

  • Date: October 1945
  • Creator(s): Williams, Clarence
  • Format: photograph
  • Source: Institute for Holocaust Education

Clarence Williams Pay Record

  • Date: October 26, 1944
  • Format: document

Clarence Williams Pay Stub

  • Date: March 31, 1944
  • Format: document

Clarence Williams Portrait

  • Date: May 1945
  • Creator(s): Williams, Clarence
  • Format: photograph

Clarence Williams Portrait

  • Date: June 3, 1945
  • Creator(s): Williams, Clarence
  • Format: photograph

Clarence Williams Portrait (Recto)

  • Creator(s): Williams, Clarence
  • Format: photograph

Clarence Williams Portrait (Verso)

  • Creator(s): Mireles
  • Format: photograph
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