Norris Blanton
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Died in a hospital in France as a result of wounds received in action on Nov 11.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 12-3-1944
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Luther Bill Brewer, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action in the Aleutian Islands, Alaska. Gold Star Mother ceremonies on Nov 12, 1943 and 1944.
Age at Death: 23
Image Source: Newsprint unknown 6-30-1943
Robinson Billings
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was the command pilot of a B-29 and had 200 hours of combat service at the time of his death. He had completed a mission to Singapore and was returning to his base when his plane was reported missing after encountering 20 Japanese planes.
Age at Death: 32
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 11-18-1945
Edwin Bo Blythe
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action at Iwo Jima. Memorial service held at St. Marks Episcopal Church on Apr 22, 1945, with a marker placed in the cemetery.
Age at Death: 38
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 3-20-1945
Harry Brickhouse
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action according to North Carolina WWII Honor List.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
William Birmingham, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in a plane crash in March, 1943.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College annuals
George Boeckmann
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: A mural unveiling and memorial service was held on 10-7-1945 at the Dilworth Methodist Church in Charlotte.
Age at Death: 20
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer, 8-6-1944
Iven Bridges
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Buried at Bethel Baptist Church in Ellenboro, NC.
Age at Death: 22
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 1-25-1945
Richard Birnn
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: The World War II Honor List for Mecklenburg County states that he died in service, non-battle.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
William Boggan
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action in France per notes. YMCA memorial list.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library