James Corriher

James Corriher [1]

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: While on his 5th mission, his plane was disabled by enemy fire. US Bombers saw several men parachute from the plane. German Govt informed Red Cross that he was dead. A memorial service was held on 11-18-1945 at the Duncan Memorial Methodist Church in Charlotte. His brother Robert was killed in France in 1944.

Age at Death: 22

Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 4-3-1945

Awards:

Wings

Biographical Notes:

American Airline Co.

Date of Birth:

4/24/1922

Birthplace:

Charlotte, NC

Education Details:

Tech High School, Class of 1940

Family Details:

Mr. & Mrs. John H. (Pearl N.) Corriher, Sr. - 1115 N. Caldwell St., Charlotte, NC Charles Corriher - Charlotte, NC, Joan Corriher - Charlotte, NC, Mrs. James W. (Madeline) Watt - husband Army pilot in England Charlotte, NC, Robert J. Corriher, Private - (killed in Normandy, France while serving in the Infantry), Sgt. John H. Corriher

First Name:

James

KIA / MIA Place:

Leimbach, Germany

KIA Date:

11/2/1944

Last Name:

Corriher

Middle Name:

Blalock

Military Details:

Hendricks Field, Sebring, FL, Miami Beach, FL, Moody Field, Valdosta, GA, England

Military Rank:

2nd Lieutenant

Source:

Newsprint and family information and notes

Military Unit:

8th Air Force, 751 St Bomb Sq., 457th Bomb Group Pilot of a Flying Fortress

Exhibit & Section:

Gold Star Veterans [2]

Veteran Records [3]

MIA Date: