[Armistead]

July 30, 1943

Article 32 Hearing

Plaintiff : USN, Subsim Bureau of Investigation. US Govt.
Defendant: LCDR Eugene D. Williams, USN, USS Grenadier
AKA Red October

Regarding the case of LCDR Eugene D. Williams, USN, USS Grenadier this court finds the following.

That LCDR Eugene D. Williams, USN, USS Grenadier was ordered to patrol 30 nautical miles of Truk Harbor, but upon finding no ships and having no confidence in self or crew, infiltrated said harbor to attack stationary ships. Lacking confidence, this court believes LCDR Eugene D. Williams did in fact use the free camera to his advantage to enter harbor, identify and attack ships.

This court believes once in said harbor, LCDR Eugene D. Williams did attempt an attack on stationary TF, but broke off attack due to a fishing boat in the area which LCDR Eugene D. Williams mistakenly identified as a sub chaser. This court believes that LCDR Eugene D. Williams, once learning of his mistake using the free camera, then willfully and recklessly surfaced submarine to attack fishing vessel. This court believes LCDR Eugene D. Williams rammed said fishing vessel, which caused injury to several crew members and damage to sub.

This court finds that after sinking harmless fishing vessel, LCDR Eugene D. Williams from long range, using radar, fired 10 torpedoes at two large ships in stationary TF. This court believes that LCDR Eugene D. Williams did indeed hit a Hiryu class CV, causing mild damage. This court finds the Hiryu was able to make way and escape and LCDR Eugene D. Williams failed to press the attack, claiming unfounded graphical errors.

This court can find no evidence that a Yamato BB was attacked or sunk and that LCDR Eugene D. Williams simply made this attack up.

This court finds that LCDR Eugene D. Williams falsified patrol log.

This court finds LCDR Eugene D. Williams disobeyed direct orders to return to base.

This court finds LCDR Eugene D. Williams falsely accused Lt. Goose without cause or evidence of aiding the enemy.

This court finds that LCDR Eugene D. Williams did not provide proper medical care to injured crew members.

This court finds LCDR Eugene D. Williams falsely blamed modders for his errors.

This court finds that LCDR Eugene D. Williams did order the shooting of 21 protected wading birds.

This court finds that LCDR Eugene D. Williams willfully lied to this court while under oath.

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LCDR Eugene D. Williams, do you have a final statement or wish to plead for mercy before this court renders final sentence?