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Freeman Plyler
First Name:
Freeman
Middle Name:
W.
Last Name:
Plyler
Date of Birth:
6/30/1924
Birthplace:
Wadeville, NC
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He went overseas in January, 1944.He was wounded in action over Old Buckingham, England on 2-6-1944 and died the next day. Burial was at the Cambridge American Military Cemetery, Cambridge, England, Grave 15, Row 7, Plot A. Memorial service at Big Spring Methodist Church in Sep 1944.
Age at Death: 19
Image Source: Family photo
Personal Details
Education Details:
Berryhill High School, Class of 1941
Biographical Notes:
Southern Engraving Company
Big Spring Methodist Church
Family Details:
Mr. & Mrs. John F. (Ruth) Plyler - Midland Ave., and others Charlotte, NC
Douglas Plyler - Midland Ave., Charlotte, NC, Phillip Plyler - Midland Ave., Charlotte, NC, Robert Plyler - Midland Ave., Charlotte, NC
Military Details
Military Branch:
Army Air Corps Enlisted: 12-1942
Military Rank:
Staff Sergeant
Military Unit:
735th Bomb Squadron Tail Gunner on a B-24 Liberator
KIA Date:
2/7/1944
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
England
Military Details:
Gowan Field, Boise, Idaho, Kessler Field, MS, Loreda Field, TX, March Field, CA, Salt Lake City, Utah, England, North Africa
Awards:
Purple Heart
Source:
Newsprint and family information