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William Montgomery
First Name:
William
Middle Name:
D.
Last Name:
Montgomery
Date of Birth:
4/7/1917
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was discharged from regular Army in 1939. He enlisted in the recruiting service in June, 1940 and became a warrant officer in Atlanta, GA. He drowned in Panama City. Funeral was held March 2, 1944, at Hovis Funeral Home. A memorial service was held at First Baptist Church on July 14, 1946, for 15 members who died during WWII.
Age at Death: 26
Image Source: First Baptist Church-Charlotte photocopy
Personal Details
Biographical Notes:
Member, First Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC
Family Details:
Mrs. Helen (Conner) Montgomery, Toccoa, GA
Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Montgomery, Sr. - 507 W. 8th St., Charlotte, NC
Mrs. N. E. Leyshon - Charlotte, NC, O. W. Montgomery, Jr. - 2504 Kenmore Ave,. Charlotte, NC
Military Details
Military Branch:
Army Air Corps Enlisted: 5-17-1935
Military Rank:
Warrant Officer (junior grade)
Military Unit:
Bombadier Training
KIA Date:
2/27/1944
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Panama City, FL
Military Details:
Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Panama City, FL
Source:
newsprint and notes