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Gold Star Veterans
Gold Star Veterans
When World War II ended in 1945, many of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, North Carolina's servicemen came home, but some could not. To insure that those who had given their lives to preserve our freedom would not be forgotten, volunteers created files of information about these veterans. These files were used as the foundation for the Gold Star Veterans Exhibit.
Clyde Winecoff
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Died non-battle.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Harry Winkler, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in a plane crash on a routine training flight. He was alone, and there was no known cause for the accident. His funeral service was at St. Peters Episcopal Church on 9-19-1942. His burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Mecklenburg Co.
Age at Death: 23
Image Source: Newsprint unknown 9-18-1942
David Whiteside, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action. Memorial marker at Normandy, France.
Age at Death: 30
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 8-12-1944
Antoine Wintzer
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: A memorial service was held at Dilworth Methodist Church 9-3-1944. A mural dedication was held at Dilworth Methodist Church on 10-7-1945.
Age at Death: 26
Image Source: Dilworth Methodist Church Memorial Booklet
Lloyd Whitley
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: His plane was hit by anti-aircraft fire off the coast of Italy during a bombing mission. A memorial service was held on 12-30-1945 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Memorial marker at Florence, Italy.
Age at Death: 20
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 5-20-1945
Isaac Ike Withers, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in an airplane accident 6 miles east of Turner Field, Albany, GA. Funeral services held Mar 10, 1944 at Harry and Bryant chapel. Memorial service at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Jul 21, 1946. Burial at Elmwood Cemetery, Section DX, Charlotte.
Age at Death: 23
Image Source: Charlotte Observer 3-8-44