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Francis Buck Blalock

First Name: 
Francis Buck
Middle Name: 
Willard
Last Name: 
Blalock
Date of Birth: 
8/28/1924
Birthplace: 
Winston-Salem, NC

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He and all the members of his crew were killed in a plane crash while on a mission to deliver supplies to bases in India and to Indian, British and Chinese allies. A memorial service was held at Dilworth Methodist Church on 10-7-1945. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Age at Death: 20

Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 8-18-1945

Personal Details

Education Details: 
Attended North Carolina State College, Central High School, Charlotte, Class of 1942
Biographical Notes: 
Family Details: 

Mr. & Mrs. Arthur L. Blalock - 2901 Avondale, Charlotte, NC Mrs. Charles E. Morris - 2901 Avondale Ave. Charlotte, NC, Mrs. Eugene S. Isley - 2901 Avondale Ave. Charlotte, NC, Mrs. Harold S. Daniels - 1432 Lilac Rd. Charlotte, NC Anna Daniels - niece, Judith Daniels - niece, Lynne Morris - niece

Military Details

Military Rank: 
Lieutenant
Military Unit: 
11th Combat Carbo Squadron pilot
KIA Date: 
3/4/1945
MIA Date: 
NA
KIA / MIA Place: 
Assam, India
Military Details: 
Cuero, TX, India, Keesler Field, MS, Lackland Field, San Antonio, TX, Missisippi State College, Randolph Field, TX, Waco, TX
Awards: 
Army Air Medal - 8/4/1945, Wings - 8/4/1944
Source: 

Newsprint and Dilworth Methodist Church