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William Funderburk [1]

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He died from injuries sustained when a jeep in which he and several companions were returning from an army mission was overturned. The 213 men in his squadron adopted Williams son and sent 25 English pounds monthly to Mrs. Funderburk. They had already sent $180 to help with the delivery expenses. The men in the squadron also made William Jr. an honorary member of the squadron.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Biographical Notes: 
Family Details: 

Nancy Morris Funderburk: 632 N. Davidson, Charlotte, NC William Turner Funderburk, Jr. (born after his father died) 623 N. Davidson Charlotte NC

First Name: 
William
KIA / MIA Place: 
England
KIA Date: 
5/27/1943
Last Name: 
Funderburk
Middle Name: 
Turner
Military Details: 
Morris Field, Charlotte, NC
Military Rank: 
Master Sergeant
Source: 

Newsprint

Exhibit & Section: 
Gold Star Veterans [2]
Veteran Records [3]
This node displays related exhibits: 
No
MIA Date: 
NA

Source URL:https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/gold-star-veterans-veteran-records/william-funderburk

Links
[1] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/gold-star-veterans-veteran-records/william-funderburk [2] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/gold-star-veterans [3] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/veteran-records