Thomas Cochran, Jr. [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Had been on some 20 raids. Word that he was killed came from the German Government thru the Red Cross. Memorial marker in Normandy, France.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 7-7-1944
Awards:
Air Medal with Oak Leaf cluster, Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, Wings
Biographical Notes:
Great Southern Trucking Co., Charlotte
Birthplace:
Atlanta, GA
Family Details:
Mrs. Billie (Long) Cochran, married Jun 8, 1941: 1929 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC Mr. and Mrs. Thomas T. Cochran, Sr. - Atlanta, GA Mrs. A. M. Smith - Atlanta, GA, Mrs. J. C. Jones - Atlanta, GA, Mrs. W. F. Kennedy - Atlanta, GA, Mrs. W. J. Nelms - Atlanta, GA Mrs. Wilma Long, Charlotte - Mother-in-law
First Name:
Thomas
KIA / MIA Place:
over Germany
KIA Date:
NA
Last Name:
Cochran, Jr.
Middle Name:
T.
Military Details:
Augusta, GA, Biloxi, MS, France, Germany
Military Rank:
Staff Sergeant
Source:
newsprint and death index
Military Unit:
544th Bomb Sq. 784th Bomb Group Waist gunner on a B17
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
5/8/1944