William M. Hudgens Papers
This collection contains photocopies of material documenting the World War II military service of William Hudgens. Included are newspaper clippings regarding Hudgens' service, awards, and status as missing in action; a photograph of Hudgens alongside other soldiers; and the 1946 memorial edition of The Tennessee Alumnus which lists Hudgens.
Dates
- circa 1944-1946
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact Special Collections.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Overview
This collection contains photocopies of material documenting the World War II military service of William Hudgens. Included are newspaper clippings regarding Hudgens' service, awards, and status as missing in action; a photograph of Hudgens alongside other soldiers; and the 1946 memorial edition of The Tennessee Alumnus which lists Hudgens.
Biographical / Historical
2nd Lt. William McKendree "Bill" Hudgens served as a pilot for B-17 Flying Fortress Bombers with the 410th Bomber Squadron, 94th Bomber Group in the European Theater in World War II. Hudgens was born on July 23, 1916, to Frank and Virginia Hudgens of Union City, Tennessee. He graduated from Union City High School, attended West Point, and later University of Tennessee. He entered the Army Air Forces in July 1942 and left for England in September 1943. On January 4, 1944, 27-year-old Bill was declared Missing in Action in Germany following a crash landing during a bombing mission. He was posthumously awarded the Air Medal and Purple Heart for his sacrifice.
Arrangement
This collection is in one folder.
Previous Citation
This collection was previously listed as part of MS.1764.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was donated through the University of Tennessee's Center for the Study of War and Society.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository