Joseph Baucom

Joseph Baucom [1]

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Crewman aboard a B-17 Flying Fortress that crashed soon after takeoff at Fort Bliss, TX. Crouch Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral services at Oakhurst Baptist church on Mar 4, 1943. Burial at Sharon Memorial Park, Charlotte with full military honors.

Age at Death: 22

Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 2-28-1943

Biographical Notes:

Date of Birth:

About 1921

Family Details:

Mrs. Sarah Threatt Baucom, Charlotte, NC Mr. & Mrs. E. H. Baucom - 3714 Commonwealth Ave., Charlotte, NC Clay Baucom, half brother - Charlotte, NC, Clifford Baucom, half brother - Durham, NC, Mary Baucom - Baltimore, MD, Methial Baucom - Baltimore, MD, Mrs. Belk Tarlton - New Salem, NC, Mrs. Earl Curlee - Baltimore, MD, Mrs. J. L. Thomas - Concord, NC, Mrs. Z. L. Tarleton - New Salem, NC, Willie Baucom - Baltimore, MD

First Name:

Joseph

KIA Date:

2/26/1943

Last Name:

Baucom

Middle Name:

Parks

Military Details:

Biggs Field, El Paso, TX, Fort Bliss, TX, Fort George Wright, Spokane, WA

Military Rank:

Staff Sergeant

Source:

Newsprint

Military Unit:

Heavy Bombardent Command, 2nd Air Force

Exhibit & Section:

Gold Star Veterans [2]

Veteran Records [3]

MIA Date: