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John Overcash

First Name: 
John
Middle Name: 
A.
Last Name: 
Overcash
Date of Birth: 
5/13/1918

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action at St. Lo, France.His memorial service was held on August 2, 1944, at Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church. His body was returned to the America aboard the US Army transport Greenville Victory in June 1948. His body was returned to his mother.

Age at Death: 26

Image Source: family photo

Personal Details

Education Details: 
Derita High School, Class of 1938
Biographical Notes: 
Blue Ribbon Beer Co., Charlotte
Family Details: 

Mrs. R. B. (Hattie A.) Overcash - 2314 Hutchinson Ave., Charlotte, NC

Clarence C. Overcash - Derita, NC, Cpl. Earl Overcash - US Army, France, Cpl. Rufus B. Overcash - Fort Jackson, SC, Elizabeth Overcash - Charlotte, NC, Frank Overcash - Charlotte, NC, Hayes Overcash - New York, NY, Mack R. Overcash - US Navy, Camp Perry, VA, Mrs. D. R. Hooks - Matthews, NC, Mrs. L. P. Starnes - Charlotte, NC, Paul Overcash - Charlotte, NC

Military Details

Military Branch: 
Army
Military Rank: 
Private First Class
Military Unit: 
22nd Infantry Regiment
KIA Date: 
7/12/1944
MIA Date: 
NA
KIA / MIA Place: 
St. Lo, France
Military Details: 
Camp Gordon, GA, Camp Johnston, FL,Camp Kilmer, NJ, Fort Dix, NJ, Fort Jackson, SC, France
Awards: 
Bronze Arrowhead, Bronze Star, Campaign Star, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart
Source: 

newsprint and family information; The Charlotte Observer 6/27/1948

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