Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Buried in an American cemetery near Sessa, Italy. He was heating tar to patch a highway. The heat from the fire reportedly caused a torpedo to explode, killing him instantly. His parents were guardians of his children.
Age at Death: 25
Image Source: Carolina Room photo
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He enlisted in the Army when he was 16 years old. After three and a half years in Hawaii, he was honorably discharged. He re-enlisted on 1-2-1942.He died in a routine training flight near Glenrock, Wyoming. No funeral arrangements had been made as of 2-28-1943, when news of his death was publicized.
Age at Death: 22
Image Source: From Our Patriots of America WW II
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in a plane crash at Stamford, England.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 10-6-1944
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Missing and presumed dead. Memorial marker at Lorraine, France.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action. His body was returned to the America aboard the U. S. Army transport Greenville Victory in June 1948. His body was returned to his mother, who was living at 819 Louise Avenue, Charlotte.
Age at Death: 19
Image Source: Carolina Room photo
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Listed on the Mecklenburg County YMCA Honor List.Died after October, 1943.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Listed on the Mecklenburg County YMCA Honor List.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Aboard USS Quincey when it was sunk. The first torpedo hit near the Plot Room where Sam was stationed. File includes family history back to early 1700s. Memorial marker at Ft. McKinley, Manila, PI.
Age at Death: 35
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer,9-17-43
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Died non-battle.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Missing in action.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College annuals