William Childress [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church held a memorial service on January 14, 1945, for William Childress. A memorial service was also held at the U. S. Rubber Co. plant to award his mother a gold star and Army testament.
Age at Death: 20
Image Source: Family photo
Awards:
Presidential Citation, Purple Heart
Biographical Notes:
Carolina Rim and Wheel Co.
Charlotte YMCA, First ARP Church
Date of Birth:
8/21/1924
Birthplace:
Charlotte, NC
Education Details:
Harding High School, Class of 1942
Family Details:
Mr. & Mrs. J. W. (Alma Irwin) Childress - 400 W. 9th St., Charlotte, NC Mrs. J. A. Phillips - 400 W. 9th St. Charlotte, NC Aubrey Phillips, U. S. Army Air Force - brother-in-law
First Name:
William
KIA / MIA Place:
near Metz, France
KIA Date:
11/17/1944
Last Name:
Childress
Middle Name:
Irvine
Military Details:
Indiantown Gap, PA, Virginia Military Academy, Atlanta, GA, England
Military Rank:
Private
Source:
Newsprint and family information
Military Unit:
95th Infantry Div., 377 Infantry Regiment., Co. L
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA