William Gray [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Parachutist with invasion forces on D-Day at Normandy beachhead. Memorial service at Belmont Park Methodist Church. Memorial marker at Normandy, France.
Age at Death: 26
Image Source: Charlotte News 9-9-44
Awards:
Purple Heart
Biographical Notes:
Allen Overall Co.
Belmont Park Methodist Church, Charlotte
Family Details:
Clara Laky, fiancee, Passaic, NJ Mrs. W. J. (Jessie M.) Gray - 1812 Union St., Charlotte, NC Cpl. Harrill/ Harold Gray, Air Force - England, Mrs. J. D. Brooks - Charlotte, NC, Mrs. J. W. Clark - Wilmington, NC, Pfc. Robert A. Gray, Army - IN
First Name:
William
KIA / MIA Place:
Normandy, France
KIA Date:
6/6/1944
Last Name:
Gray
Middle Name:
L.
Military Details:
First Coast Artillery, Sgt, Paratroopers, Pfc Camp Davis, Fort Benning, GA, England
Military Rank:
Private First Class
Source:
Newsprint and death index
Military Unit:
504th Parachute Infantry 82nd Airborne
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA