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Jack Black
First Name:
Jack
Middle Name:
M.
Last Name:
Black
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He died of malaria after defending Corregidor. A Silver Star Medal was presented to his mother at her home in 1946. Memorial marker in Ft. Wm McKinley, Manila, PI.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 5-25-1945
Personal Details
Biographical Notes:
Charlotte Observer, machinist in Norfolk, VA
Family Details:
Mrs. Sallie H. Stall - 2517 Rozzelle Ferry Road, Charlotte, NC Clifton D. Black - Charlotte, NC; David H. Black - New York, and Knoxville, TN; Hubert Black - Charlotte, NC
Military Details
Military Rank:
Corporal
Military Unit:
308th MP Company
KIA Date:
6/6/1942
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Philippines
Military Details:
Fort Bragg, NC
Awards:
Silver Star Medal - The accompanying citation read - For conspicuous gallantry in action against an armed enemy of the United States
Source:
newsprint and death index