William Bickett [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: William had completed basic training and had transferred to Gunnery School. He was killed in an automobile accident while on his way home to visit his mother on his first leave. The funeral was held at the Crouch Funeral Home, 800 S. Tryon St. in Charlotte. Dr. Luther Little, pastor of First Baptist Church, conducted the services. Burial followed in Oaklawn Cemetery, Charlotte.
Age at Death: 18
Image Source: First Baptist Church-Charlotte photocopy
Biographical Notes:
member, First Baptist Church Charlotte
Date of Birth:
7/22/1923
Birthplace:
Thomosboro
Education Details:
Central High School in Charlotte, Class of 1941
Family Details:
Fred Lee Bickett (deceased), Mrs. Eula Funderburk Bickett - 317 W. 8th St., Charlotte, NC David L. Bickett (half brother) - Pineville, NC, Mrs. Worth Faulkner (half sister) - 1417 Enderly Road East, Charlotte, NC
First Name:
William
KIA / MIA Place:
6 miles from Albemarle, NC, on the Concord Rd.
KIA Date:
4/19/1942
Last Name:
Bickett
Middle Name:
Lester
Military Details:
Norfolk, VA
Military Rank:
Seaman, 2nd Class
Source:
Newsprint and First Baptist Church information
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA