Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He died at sea after his ship, the U.S.S. St. Lo (formerly known as the U.S.S. Midway) was attacked by enemy forces. A memorial service was held at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Union Co., NC, on 11-18-1945. Memorial marker in Ft McKinley, Manila, PI.
Age at Death: 18
Image Source: The Charlotte News 5-4-1945
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was on a routine search mission and was a victim of a mid-air plane collision. He was buried at sea.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: family photo
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action in Holland. Buried in a cemetery in Holland.
Age at Death: 22
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 11-5-1944
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Crewman aboard a B-17 Flying Fortress that crashed soon after takeoff at Fort Bliss, TX. Crouch Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral services at Oakhurst Baptist church on Mar 4, 1943. Burial at Sharon Memorial Park, Charlotte with full military honors.
Age at Death: 22
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 2-28-1943