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Veteran Records

Edward White

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Died non-battle. He is buried in the Ben Salem Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Freeland Tharp

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: More than 12 missions to his credit. Killed in action over Germany.

Age at Death: 22

Image Source: Charlotte News 4-19-45

Phillip Triplett

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in an airplane crash in England.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 1-28-1945

John Wallace

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Unavailable

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Harvey White, Jr.

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was first reported as missing in action and was later declared killed in action. A memorial service was held on 7-14-1946 at First Baptist Church in Charlotte.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Newsprint unknown

Benjamin Bennie Thomas

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Was placed in Mills Home, a Thomasville Orphanage at age 6, along with the 2 other oldest boys. Two younger siblings joined them later. Killed by sniper fire, while going to the aid of a wounded comrade in a foxhole on Iwo Jima. Buried Grave #1666, Row 34, Plot 81, in the 4th Marine Division Cemetery, Iwo Jima.

Age at Death: 27

Image Source: Carolina Room photo

Warren Tucker

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: A memorial service was held on 1-27-1946 at his mother's home.

Age at Death: 32

Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 1-24-1945

Walker Joe Wallace

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He died in a plane crash in England on 5-10-1945. His memorial service was held on 11-4-1945 at the Prosperity A. R. P. Church.

Age at Death: 25

Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 5-29-1945

Rayford Thomas

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Unavailable

Age at Death: 24

Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 12-8-1944

Lonnie Bob Turner

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action during the Battle of the Bulge. His mother worked through the Red Cross to have a wreath put on his grave in a Belgian Military Cemetery.

Age at Death: 19

Image Source: Family photo