Reid Funderburk
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He died in his sleep when a tree fell across his tent. He was buried on an island with full military honors.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: 6-20-1943 The Charlotte Observer
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Murrell Gordon
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was to have been discharged in June, 1945, but he was killed in a vehicle accident just a few weeks earlier. Memorial service were held at Parkwood ARP Church on April 1, 1945.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte news 6-6-45
John Forbes
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Took part in the initial landing at Iwo Jima, and was in continuous combat until the day of his death.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin
William Funderburk
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He died from injuries sustained when a jeep in which he and several companions were returning from an army mission was overturned. The 213 men in his squadron adopted Williams son and sent 25 English pounds monthly to Mrs. Funderburk. They had already sent $180 to help with the delivery expenses. The men in the squadron also made William Jr. an honorary member of the squadron.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Willie Graham
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Died non-battle.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Jimmy Forbis
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Drowned while attempting to save a friends life in July, 1945.
Age at Death: 26
Image Source: Charlotte Observer 8-21-45
Arthur Furr
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed by a locomotive in Barrackpore, India.
Age at Death: 29
Image Source: Charlotte News 9-18-44
Robert Graham, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He died suddenly from a heart attack in a Washington hospital. His body was brought to Hovis Funeral Home in Charlotte. His memorial service was held at First Baptist Church on July 14, 1946.
Age at Death: 35
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 11-11-1944
Ralph Ford
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Japanese POW captured on Corregidor, held at Camp 1, Cabanatuan, Nueva Province Luzon. Died when the Japanese vessel he was on, the Enoura Maru, was bombed and sunk in Subic Bay. Memorial marker at Fort McKinley, Manila, PI.
Age at Death: 31
Image Source: Charlotte Observer 7-29-45
William Gallagher
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed at Quonsett Point, RI when the wing of his TB7 failed, and they crashed into the ocean. Memorial services at Tabernacle ARP Church on May 31, 1944. Burial at Elmwood Cemetery, Charlotte with full military honors.
Age at Death: 21
Image Source: Carolina Room photo