Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was a member of a crew in a bomber which departed from Italy on a combat mission to Wiener Neustadt, Austria on July 16. The plane sustained damage during the mission and went into a spin. Two members of the crew got out and were taken prisoner, while he struggled to land the burning plane and save the injured men inside it.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 8-5-1944, Davidson College Bulletin
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was wounded on 7-9-1944 and returned to his unit on 8-11-1945, after receiving the Purple Heart. He was originally reported as missing in action on 8/29/45, and was later declared dead as of this date. Memorial marker at Normandy, France.
Age at Death: 20
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 11-3-1944
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action on Luzon.
Age at Death: 28
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 4-21-1945
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action. He is buried at the Cambridge American Cemetery in Cambridge, England - Plot B, Row, Grave 32.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Observer 9-24-44
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Parachutist with invasion forces on D-Day at Normandy beachhead. Memorial service at Belmont Park Methodist Church. Memorial marker at Normandy, France.
Age at Death: 26
Image Source: Charlotte News 9-9-44
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in a plane crash at Odessa, TX.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was on his 15th mission in a plane that was shot down over Germany.Memorial marker at Ardennes, France.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 1-9-1944
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Died non-battle.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Died non-battle.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library