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Jimmie Overcash, Jr.
First Name:
Jimmie
Middle Name:
Lee
Last Name:
Overcash, Jr.
Date of Birth:
2/27/1924
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: His plane was hit by anti-aircraft flak, burst into flames and went into a dive near Sottevast, France while on his 31st mission. His list of each missions is included in his file. His crew made the first daylight raid on Berlin. Memorial marker in Normandy, France.
Age at Death: 20
Image Source: Carolina Room photo
Personal Details
Education Details:
Davidson High School senior when he enlisted
Biographical Notes:
member, Davidson Unity Church, Boy Scouts, Basketball team 1941, Junior Year class president
Family Details:
Mr. & Mrs. J. L. (Katie Bell) Overcash - 34 West, Davidson, NC
Betty Overcash, Grady Kaye Overcash, Mabel Overcash, Mary Sue Overcash, Nancy Overcash
Mrs. M. V. Spencer - grandmother
Military Details
Military Branch:
Army Air Corps Enlisted: 11-6-42
Military Rank:
Staff Sergeant
Military Unit:
384th Bomb Group, gunner on a Flying Fortress B-17 544th Bomber Squadron
KIA Date:
NA
MIA Date:
5/8/1944
KIA / MIA Place:
Sottevast, France
Military Details:
Amarillo, TX Camp Kilmer, NJ, Dalhart, TX, Fort Bragg, NC, Keesler Field, MS, Las Vegas, NV, Pyote, TX, Salt Lake City, UT, Scott Field, IL
Awards:
Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, Wings
Source:
newsprint, death index and family information