Walter Gurley [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action at the Battle of Midway when his bomber, which carried Major General Clarence Tinker, crashed into the sea. Gilmer Holton, his roommate from Davidson College and Hickam Air Field, Oahu, was also killed. His memorial service held at Belmont Park Methodist Church on March 17, 1946.His memorial marker is at the Punchbowl National Cemetery in Honolulu, HI. He has a tombstone in the Mimosa Cemetery in Davidson, NC.
Age at Death: 22
Image Source: Carolina Room photo
Awards:
Purple Heart, Silver Star
Biographical Notes:
member, Belmont Park Methodist Church, attended Hopewell Baptist Church since age 14.
Date of Birth:
4/15/1920
Education Details:
Davidson College class of 42, Technical High School, Charlotte graduate
Family Details:
Walter A. and Inez R. Gurley - 1208 N. Harrill St., Charlotte, NC Mrs. Jimmy Hall - Kannapolis, NC
First Name:
Walter
KIA / MIA Place:
Midway Island
KIA Date:
6/7/1942
Last Name:
Gurley
Middle Name:
Edward
Military Details:
Hickman Field, Honolula [Hickam Field, Honolulu], Midway Island
Military Rank:
2nd Lieutenant
Source:
Newsprint, death index, Davidson College Bulletin and family information; Ken Kumpe
Military Unit:
31st Bomber Sq., 5th Bomb Group Aerial Navigator on a Flying Fortress
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA