Samuel Yelton
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Unavailable
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Observer 3-16-45
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Lowry Pinky Wilson, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: While on a recon mission, his jeep struck an anti-tank mine and all the occupants were killed. Buried in the military cemetery in Bensheim, Germany.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin
Frank Ziglar
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Listed as a First Presbyterian Church member who died in service in World War II. Not on the YMCA or NC Honor Lists.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Rufus Wilson, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed at Bataan by heavy Japanese artillery fire. Buried at the US Army cemetery at Alongapo, Philippines.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin
William Thames
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He probably died in late 1943.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Verne Townsend
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Unavailable
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 6-17-1945
Homer Wallace
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was wounded on January 18, and he returned to duty after his recovery. He had previously been reported missing in action. He was killed instantly while his unit was under artillery fire from the enemy. He was buried at the American Cemetery at Henri Chapelle, Belgium.
Age at Death: 19
Image Source: The Charlotte News 4-12-1945
Edward White
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Died non-battle. He is buried in the Ben Salem Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Freeland Tharp
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: More than 12 missions to his credit. Killed in action over Germany.
Age at Death: 22
Image Source: Charlotte News 4-19-45
Phillip Triplett
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in an airplane crash in England.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 1-28-1945