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James Smith
First Name:
James
Middle Name:
Robert
Last Name:
Smith
Date of Birth:
12/15/1922
Birthplace:
Charlotte, NC
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed by an enemy bullet, while crawling to his position on Hill 706 in Italy. He was buried overseas. His memorial service was held at Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church on 9-27-1944.
Age at Death: 21
Image Source: Family photo
Personal Details
Education Details:
Central High School, Charlotte Technical High School, Piedmont Jr. High
Biographical Notes:
Guy M. Beaty (Pipe Covering)
Family Details:
Josephine Miller Smith - 1912 N. Allen St. and 2212 Commonwealth Ave., Charlotte, NC
Mr. J. F. Smith - deceased Mrs. Eva S. Caulder - Myrtle Beach SC
Billy Ray Smith - U. S. Navy Myrtle Beach, SC, Shirley Jean Smith - Myrtle Beach, SC
Military Details
Military Branch:
Army Enlisted: 2-26-1943
Military Rank:
Private
Military Unit:
143rd Infantry, Co. C
KIA Date:
2/12/1944
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Italy
Military Details:
Ft. McClelland, AL, Italy, North Africa, Sicily
Awards:
Purple Heart, Silver Star
Source:
Newsprint