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Gold Star Veterans

David Newbold

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Became ill immediately after graduating from OCS, and died of meningitis in the Station Hospital. He was with Army Intelligence for 14 months before entering OCS.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin

Stewart Outlaw

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: News article of Feb 11, 1945 reported him killed in the Mediterranean.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

John Morrison

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: As a fighter pilot, he was taking off from a ship when his plane stalled and then crashed into the sea.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 10-17-1944

Alex Newton

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was listed as killed in action in France. In this article, his mother is listed in The Charlotte News as a former resident of Charlotte.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

John Overcash

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action at St. Lo, France.His memorial service was held on August 2, 1944, at Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church. His body was returned to the America aboard the US Army transport Greenville Victory in June 1948. His body was returned to his mother.

Age at Death: 26

Image Source: family photo

Benjamin Morrow

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Died while in the service. Memorial marker at Fort McKinley, Manila, PI.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 5-27-1944

Elton Nichols

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Missing in action over Germany since March 3.

Age at Death: 20

Image Source: newsprint photo

Jimmie Overcash, Jr.

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: His plane was hit by anti-aircraft flak, burst into flames and went into a dive near Sottevast, France while on his 31st mission. His list of each missions is included in his file. His crew made the first daylight raid on Berlin. Memorial marker in Normandy, France.

Age at Death: 20

Image Source: Carolina Room photo

James Morton

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Davidson College publication

William Nicholson, Jr.

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed when the plane he was piloting crashed and exploded near Lillington.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin