Article 32 hearing of LCDR Eugene D. Williams

[Red October1984]

I will neither confirm nor deny my using the free camera during the attack since I enjoy naval cinema.

I will make you an offer.

I will agree to relinquish command of USS Grenadier if you let me stay in the Navy. I will agree to take a pay dock and a new assignment.

[Armistead]

Originally Posted by Red October1984

I will neither confirm nor deny my using the free camera during the attack since I enjoy naval cinema.

I will make you an offer.

I will agree to relinquish command of USS Grenadier if you let me stay in the Navy. I will agree to take a pay dock and a new assignment.

You were offered a plea bargain, but refused.

Overruled!

However, you can end this hearing by request, knowing that you'll be subject to the findings of this court. This hearing was to give you a chance to explain your actions. If you're done explaining, this court will conclude and render a verdict.

[Red October1984]

That Plea Bargain was a horrible deal for all of us.

Go ahead and end it. My career in the Navy is already over.

I am offering to accept a discharge...but okay. Go ahead and tell me the same thing that I've offered. You are going to discharge me and find a new commander for Grenadier.

[les green01]

Sir may I make a request on his behalf that he be demoted and place under a more experience Captain and train,that he stay on the USS Grenadier and that he be fine 500 points on his pernmate rank record

[Armistead]

Originally Posted by Red October1984

That Plea Bargain was a horrible deal for all of us.

Go ahead and end it. My career in the Navy is already over.

I am offering to accept a discharge...but okay. Go ahead and tell me the same thing that I've offered. You are going to discharge me and find a new commander for Grenadier.

Per your request this court will conclude.


LCDR Eugene D. Williams

Step forward and face the court.

LCDR Eugene D. Williams, USN, the prisoner, now present, moves and asks this Military Commission to conclude knowing all accounts heretofore presented against him, and which the said commission, and each member thereof, was sworn to try, and to which charges and specifications, each and every one of them, he has in person entered his plea of "guilty with explanation," He prays, therefore, that as to said original charges and specifications the court will have mercy.

LCDR Eugene D. Williams, you will now be judged by a jury of peers. You will remain in custody until deliberations have concluded.

Military sentences can include many different punishments such as death, confinement, separation from the service, reduction in pay grade, forfeiture of pay and allowances, fine, and reprimand.



May God have mercy on your soul.

[Red October1984]

May I have a priest and a phone call?

[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?

[Red October1984]