Charles E. Williams

Project StaffOak Ridge, TN

Manhattan Project VeteranProject Worker/Staff

Charles Williams worked for the United States Engineer District Office. He was a “very present help in time of trouble” in the early history of Oak Ridge, with his position in charge of warehousing and property he was one of the men who knew where everything was.

Oak Ridge Journal from January 4th, 1945

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