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John, J.C. Rhyne, Jr.
First Name:
John, J.C.
Middle Name:
Cornelius
Last Name:
Rhyne, Jr.
Date of Birth:
9/18/1923
Birthplace:
Charlotte, NC
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed on his seventh mission when their B-17 was hit by flak. Military services held at a park in Cambridge, England.
Age at Death: 20
Image Source: Family file
Personal Details
Education Details:
Harding High School, Charlotte graduate 1941, James Millican University, Decatur, IL
Biographical Notes:
Esso Office, Standard Oil Co., Charlotte, Charlotte Observer, top carrier in 1938, 1939
member, First United Methodist Church, Young People's choir,
Family Details:
Mr. and Mrs. John C. (Ethel W.) Rhyne - 3626 Tuckaseege Rd., Charlotte, NC
Rebecca E. Rhyne
Robert Rhyne - uncle
Military Details
Military Branch:
Army Air Corps Enlisted: Feb 1, 1943
Military Rank:
Second Lieutenant
Military Unit:
B-17 bombadier with 8th Air Force, 303rd Bomb Group
KIA Date:
8/24/1944
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
over Merseberg, Germany
Military Details:
Decatur, IL, Deming, NM, Dyersburg, TN, Kearny, NE, Kingman, AZ, Miami, FL, Santa Ana, CA, England
Awards:
Air Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Wings
Source:
newsprint and family information