Gold Star Veterans

Adolphus Webb, Jr.

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He entered the Canadian Air Corps at age 19. After Pearl Harbor was attacked, he transferred to the U. S. Air Corps. He had been flying with the 27th Fighter Squadron in Italy. He was last seen when his squadron was escorting B-26 planes to a bombing mission in Italy, when they went to the aid of three P-38 planes, which were being attacked by the enemy. He was first reported as missing and was later declared dead.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 12-9-1944

John Tipton

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Died in an automobile accident at Jackson Barracks, New Orleans, LA. Funeral services July 14 at Douglas and Sing Mortuary, with interment at Elmwood, section BB-30. Listed on Elmwood index as Timmons.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Gonsolio Vincent

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Unavailable

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

George Wells

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in a plane crash on 3-12-1944 while being evacuated with 32 others to a Leyte hospital. All were killed.

Age at Death: 24

Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 2-1-1946

James Smith

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action after having been overseas only a few months.

Age at Death: 22

Image Source: Newsprint unknown

Donald Stewart

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action in Germany on February 21 while guiding a troop of litter bearers. Buried in the US Cemetery in Luxembourg.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin

Robert Taylor

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action. His wife had heard from friends that he had died before she received official notification from the War Dept. Six months later while at the Broadway Theater in uptown Charlotte, she saw a quick glance of him in a foxhole on Iwo Jima. The manager of the Broadway, E. J. Norman, snipped the 2 negatives from the reel of film and had enlargements made for Mrs. Taylor. She wanted them for her young daughter, who had never seen her father. His memorial service was at the Hutchinson Ave. Baptist Church.

Age at Death: 22

James Smith

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed by an enemy bullet, while crawling to his position on Hill 706 in Italy. He was buried overseas. His memorial service was held at Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church on 9-27-1944.

Age at Death: 21

Image Source: Family photo

James Stilwell, Jr.

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He went overseas on 11-2-1943. His plan crashed over the English Channel after completing a mission. Two of the engines had been shot out by the enemy. Burial was at Brookwood American Cemetery 30 miles southwest of London. A memorial service was planned at Calvary Methodist Church.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Family photo

Baxter Teal

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He died from wounds received in service.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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