Patch
- Description
- Embroidered American Flag U.S. Military uniform patch left at the 9/11 Memorial in memory of Dwayne Williams. The patch was accompanied by a handwritten note: "Be Advised—this flag was worn in combat operations against an armed foe in Zabul Province, Afghanistan by SSG Wilson US Army Infantry 2nd Stryker CAV REG. | RIP | PFC Brown | SSG Engeldrum | SGT Uvanni | LT Bednedson."
- Historical Notes
- Jacksonville, Alabama native Dwayne Williams lived with his wife, Tammy, and their two teenage children in Lorton, Virginia. Dwayne had been a U.S. Army paratrooper and ranger and served in the Persian Gulf War. Once a college football player, he played softball on his battalion’s team. On September 11, Major Williams was working as a joint officer distribution manager at the Pentagon. He was 40 years old.
Curator's Comment
The patch and accompanying note were left on the S-74 parapet of the South Pool on the 9/11 Memorial for Dwayne Williams on September 11, 2015.
- Accession Number: T.2015.1.41
- Dimensions: 1.75 in X 3.25 in X 0.125 in
- Dimensions (Metric): 4.445 cm X 8.255 cm X 0.3175 cm
- Credit Line: Collection 9/11 Memorial Museum, Memorial Tribute Archive
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