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James Moore, Jr.
First Name:
James
Middle Name:
C.
Last Name:
Moore, Jr.
Birthplace:
Mecklenburg Co., NC
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He went overseas in February of 1943, without being able to go back home after training. He died from wounds received in action during the second day of fighting on Guam. He was wounded by enemy rifle fire. He was evacuated and died aboard ship. He was buried at Ennylabegan Island, Kwajalein, Marshall Island on 7-31-1944.
Age at Death: 23
Image Source: The Charlotte News 8-19-1944
Personal Details
Education Details:
Thomasboro High School graduate
Biographical Notes:
Carolina Paper Board Corp.
Family Details:
Mr. & Mrs. James C. Moore, Sr. - Rt. 5, Charlotte, NC
Bobby Moore - Rt. 5 Charlotte, NC, David Moore - Rt. 5 Charlotte, NC, Jo Moore, Mrs. Jean Springs, PFC Ralph Moore - U. S. Marine Corps South Pacific
Military Details
Military Branch:
Marines Enlisted: 8-27-1942
Military Rank:
Sergeant
Military Unit:
Regimental Post Office Staff Tar Heel Platoon
KIA Date:
7/28/1944
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Marshall Island
Military Details:
Camp Elliott, San Diego, CA
Source:
Newsprint