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Veteran Records

George Erwin

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in the crash of a B-29 bomber at Fort Riley. Memorial planned to be built at Davidson College by his parents in memory of their two sons who were killed. Memorial service held at Davidson Presbyterian Church on Feb 1, 1945. Burial in Davidson.

Age at Death: 29

Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 1-30-1945

Thomas Finlay

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Believed lost in a raid over Lorient, France and Wilhelmshaven, Germany.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin

John Dumas

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in basic training when his plane crashed.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin

Edward Erwin, Jr.

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was wounded on Luzon on Feb. 12, and his death followed on Feb. 13. Memorial planned to be built at Davidson College by his parents in memory of their two sons who were killed.

Age at Death: 21

Image Source: Davidson College publication

Walter Finlay

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was the only Mason in Charlotte who died in World War II. Included in his file are several letters to a girlfriend named Emily (Duncan?), in which he indicated that he thought he would come home to her.

Age at Death: 21

Image Source: Charlotte Observer 1/19/44

William Duncan

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in a hunting accident. His funeral service was at the Baptist Church in Dudley, SC, and his burial was at the Dudley cemetery.

Age at Death: 31

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Charlie Evans

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Died non-battle.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Jack Finley

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was lost at sea when his merchant ship was torpedoed. His first ship had been sunk, but he was rescued. He had only been at sea 12 days when his death occurred. Memorial marker at Cambridge, England.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Fred Deal, Jr

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Memorial and Dedication Service held August 11, 1946 at Weddington Methodist Church. Chancel furniture was presented in his memory by his parents.

Age at Death: 22

Image Source: Photo in Fred Deal file

James Dunn

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Wounded in eastern Luxembourg on Jan. 30, and died from wounds in a hospital on Feb. 7. Burial in Luxembourg.

Age at Death: 26

Image Source: photo. See James Dunn File