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Williams, Odell (Kid Odell), CPO.
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Contact Info
Home Town Los Angeles, CA
Last Address U.S. Naval Home 1800 Beach Drive Gulfport, MS 39507-1597
Date of Passing Sep 18, 2005
Location of Interment Biloxi National Cemetery (VA) - Biloxi, Mississippi
Best Moment During World War II, Williams was a steward aboard the USS Enterprise, which he calls one of the greatest ships in the Navy at that time. When fighting erupted, he said, his battle station was "pyrotechnic engineer" -- "fuzing bombs and making smoke." "The only other thing I did was work as a storekeeper," he said. "They forgot about you being a steward in those days." The only thing that mattered, he said, was whether you could do the job -- whatever was needed at the time. Williams still treasures his service aboard the Enterprise as his best career memories. "I�??ll never forget how the guys cooperated -- no color line or any of that stuff," he said. "You went to your battle station, no matter what your special duties were. Discipline was hard."
Other Memories Williams said he was involved in many battles, including the Battle of Midway aboard the Enterprise. Williams served with Fighting Squadron Six aboard the carrier USS Enterprise.
