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John Sloan
First Name:
John
Middle Name:
Calvin
Last Name:
Sloan
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was origianlly listed as missing, when his submarine, the Snook, failed to return from a patrol in enemy waters in the Pacific. Memorial marker at Ft mcKinley, Manila, PI.
Age at Death: 27
Image Source: The Charlotte News 5-15-1946
Personal Details
Education Details:
Matthew High School or Tech High School graduate
Biographical Notes:
butcher at the Harris Food, Storebutcher at the Plaza Grocery Store
Family Details:
Betty Roberts Sloan - 3223 Oakwood Ave., Charlotte, NC
Hayden Calvin Sloan, 3 and 1/2 year old 3623 Oakwood Ave., Charlotte, NC
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sloan - 1225 Kennon St., Charlotte, NC
Mrs. Flora Roberts, 3622 Oakwood Ave., Charlotte, NC - mother-in-law
Military Details
Military Branch:
Navy Enlisted: 9-1943
Military Rank:
Seaman First Class
Military Unit:
Sonar U. S. Submarine Snook
KIA Date:
5/6/1946
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
off Midway
Military Details:
Bainbridge, MD, Cooking and Baking School, Portsmouth, VA, Submarine School, New London, Connecticut
Awards:
Purple Heart, Submarine Combat Insignia
Source:
Newsprint and death index