 During the Korean War, Williams also served in the same Marine Corps unit with John Glenn; the future astronaut described Williams as one of the best pilots he knew, while his wife Annie described him as the most profane man she ever met.In the last half of his missions, Williams was flying as Glenn's wingman.Williams likely would have exceeded 600 career home runs if he had not served in the military, and may have even approached Babe Ruth's then record of 714.