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William Mosteller
First Name:
William
Middle Name:
J.
Last Name:
Mosteller
Date of Birth:
6/5/1912
Birthplace:
Charlotte, NC
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Family moved to Washington, DC in 1924. He served from 1927 - 33 and then re-enlisted on 9-24-43. His unit helped drive the Germans from the Gariglian River to the Ano. Fought continuously for 5 months. He was with the first selective service Infantry Division. Buried near Florence, Italy.
Age at Death: 32
Image Source: Carolina Room photo
Personal Details
Biographical Notes:
member, Calvary Methodist Church in Charlotte, Mt. Vernon Church, Washington, DC
Family Details:
Mrs. Helen P. Mosteller - 239 Evolution Ave., Highwood, IL
Mr. Mosteller (deceased), Mrs. Jessie Stancil Mosteller - Tuckaseegee Rd., Charlotte, NC
Mrs. G. R. Brinen - 610 W. 143 St. New York, NY
Military Details
Military Branch:
Army Enlisted: 1927
Military Rank:
Private First Class
Military Unit:
61st Anti-aircraft artillery for 6 years Co G, 351st Infantry, 5th Army rifleman
KIA Date:
9/27/1944
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Italy
Military Details:
Fort McClellan, AL, Fort Meade, MD, Fort Sheridan IL from about 1927-33, Gariglian River, Germany
Source:
Newsprint and family information