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Roy Lackey
First Name:
Roy
Middle Name:
Lee
Last Name:
Lackey
Date of Birth:
5/30/1920
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action on Bougainvillea Island. Memorial Service held on 3/12/44 at Allen Street Baptist Church.
Age at Death: 23
Image Source: Family photo
Personal Details
Education Details:
Tech High School graduate 1940
Biographical Notes:
Allen St. Baptist Church
Family Details:
Diane Kelsey Lackey - Sydney, Australia
Mr. Foy Lackey - Cramerton, NC, Mrs. I. M. Brooks - Stony Point, NC
4 half brothers
Helen Gantt Helms of Wilmington, NC - cousin, Mr. & Mrs. R. A. Gantt, N. McDowell, Charlotte, NC - Aunt & Uncle
Military Details
Military Branch:
Marines Enlisted: 6/25/40
Military Rank:
Platoon Sergeant
Military Unit:
1st Medical Batallion, First Division, Co C
KIA Date:
2/1/1944
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Bougainvillea Island
Military Details:
Australia, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, New River, NC, Parris Island, Solomon Islands
Source:
Newsprint and family information