PFAS120 This is an original hand signed souvenir for historic Tuskagee WW2 airman Grant Williams who has personally autographed the souvenir where his signature rests perfectly accompanying his portrait in mint condition and undedicated too.
In April 1943, the 96th ASG and the 332nd Fighter Group were transferred to Oscoda, Michigan for further training. SSG Williams, then serving as HQ Squadron Section First Sergeant, was promoted to the rank of First Sergeant, 1 June 1943. The 96th ASG and the 332nd FG were ordered overseas and departed from Newport News, VA, on 4 Jan 1944, for Italy. During the voyage, 1st Williams was reassigned to Group HQ as Group SGT Major and was promoted to MSgt on 1 April 1944. Soon thereafter, the 96th ASG was split into two ASGs, the 523rd and 524th. MSgt Williams was assigned to the 524th and served as Group SGT Major until his return to the CONUS in October 1945. During that period, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in connection with military operations in Italy from August 1944 - May 1945
