Godfrey Hunter, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action at Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. Listed on the 1946 YMCA Honor Roll for Mecklenburg County.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 10-3-1943
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Gilder Horne, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: His tank had been hit twice and was on fire. He ordered his comrades to evacuate, but he stayed behind to operate the guns to cover their escape. He was originally listed as missing in action but never returned to the hero's welcome he deserved. On May 14, 1943, a citation from General Eisenhower and the Distinguished Service Cross were presented to his father at Central High School. There were local and military dignitaries, representatives from V.M.I, the entire Central High student body as well as a band in attendance for the ceremony.
James Hunter, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Accidentally killed in the North Pacific in August, 1943. Burial overseas. Memorial service at Tabernacle ARP Church on May 26, 1946. His mother honored as a Gold Star Mother on Nov 12, 1943.
Age at Death: 34
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 8-31-1943
Lewis Horton
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action in France while securing a road junction. He had been stationed at Schofield Barracks on Oahu when Pearl Harbor was attacked.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 8-9-1944
Lyman Hunter, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Injured in a plane crash on Feb 28, and died of his wounds 3 days later. Services in Atlanta.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
James Hill
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: His plane was hit by anti-aircraft fire while flying over Takoa, Formosa. It was set afire and went down in rough seas. Monument at Fort William McKinley in Manila, PI.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin
James Hough
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Memorial service at Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church on Sept. 27, 1944.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Reese Hunter, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Missing in action over China and presumed dead. This was their fourth mission from Kunming to Hong Kong. Grew up in Charlotte.
Age at Death: 21
Image Source: CO 3-19-46
Odell Hill
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Died non-battle. Lived in Derita in 1943.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
David Houlbrook
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action in Germany. Memorial marker in Luxembourg.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Observer 3/6/45