Eugene Bishop, Jr. [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in an airplane accident at Page Field, Fort Myers, FL before being sent overseas. Funeral held Jan 23, 1944. Memorial service at First Baptist for 15 members who died in WWII on Jul 14, 1946. Burial in Sharon Memorial Park.
Age at Death: 20
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 1-21-1944
Awards:
Wings - Mission Field, TX - 11/3/1943
Biographical Notes:
Ladd Service Station, 316 W Trade St.
member, First Baptist Church Charlotte
Date of Birth:
2/9/2023
Education Details:
Sharon High School graduate
Family Details:
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene J. (Annie) Bishop - Sharon Hills Rd., Charlotte, NC Hal H. Divine- half brother - Memphis, TN, John Armistead Divine, Boatswain, half-brother
First Name:
Eugene
KIA / MIA Place:
Fort Myers, FL
KIA Date:
1/19/1944
Last Name:
Bishop, Jr.
Middle Name:
J.
Military Details:
Fort Stockton, TX, Goodfellow Field, Moore Field, Mission, TX, Page Field, Fort Myers, FL, Randolph Field, TX, San Angelo, TX, San Antonio, TX
Military Rank:
Second Lieutenant
Source:
newsprint and First Baptist Church information
Military Unit:
Fighter pilot Quartermaster Corps.
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA