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Francis Lawther

First Name: 
Francis
Middle Name: 
Rivers
Last Name: 
Lawther
Date of Birth: 
About 1908

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed when an Army plane crashed into a mountain near Tucson, AZ during a snowstorm. Reported missing on Jan. 20 but was not found until Feb. 1 (year unknown). Funeral services were at St. Andrews Covenant Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, NC. Internment at Oakdale Cemetery.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Davidson College publication

Personal Details

Education Details: 
Davidson College, Class of 1930, New York University, received M. D. in 1934, Roosevelt Hospital, New York City, University of North Carolina Medical School
Biographical Notes: 
Surgical Director of Berkley County Hospital, SC
Family Details: 

Military Details

Military Branch: 
Army Enlisted: 6-1942
Military Rank: 
Major
Military Unit: 
Chief of Surgical Services at Kelly Field
KIA Date: 
NA
MIA Date: 
NA
KIA / MIA Place: 
Tucson, AZ
Military Details: 
Air Depot, Oklahoma City, OK, Kelly Field, TX,
Source: 

His file was compiled from a Davidson College publication. His name was not found on Y.M.C.A. or NC Honor lists.