Willie Greenway [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Buried in an American cemetery near Sessa, Italy. He was heating tar to patch a highway. The heat from the fire reportedly caused a torpedo to explode, killing him instantly. His parents were guardians of his children.
Age at Death: 25
Image Source: Carolina Room photo
Biographical Notes:
Firestone Co., Charlotte, Foremost Dairies, Charlotte, Charlotte Airport, worked for various construction companies.
Concord Methodist Church member
Date of Birth:
8/26/1918
Education Details:
schools in Anderson, SC, schools in Middleton, Elberton, Centerville, GA
Family Details:
He married at age 20, according to his mother. Curtis Allen Greenway, age 7, lives with grandparents Elberton GA, Joel Patrick Greenway, age 5, lives with grandparents Elberton GA, Marvin Kennith Greenway, age 4, lives with grandparents Elberton GA Mr. & Mrs. Willie Lindsey (Ruby Bond) Greenway - Rt.3, Box 115 Elberton, GA Mrs. Elston Bond, Mrs. H. C. Bagby - aunt, Mrs. Lawrence Fontenot
First Name:
Willie
KIA / MIA Place:
Hwy over Gargalina River, Italy
KIA Date:
6/1/1944
Last Name:
Greenway
Middle Name:
Joel
Military Details:
Fort Eustis, VA, Fort McPherson, Atlanta, Greenville, PA, Italy, knee broken in air raid near Naples, North Africa, Sicily
Military Rank:
Private
Source:
Newsprint and family information
Military Unit:
Co. C., 343 Engineers
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA