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Richard Dicky Haigler [1]

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Took part in the capture of Nurnberg and Munich and was killed near Schweinfurt. Memorial service held at Central Avenue Baptist Church on 6-10-45. Buried in a military cemetery in Western Germany.

Age at Death: 23

Image Source: Charlotte Observer 6-10-45

Awards: 
Bronze Star
Biographical Notes: 
Asst Manager of Boyds Shoe Store, Charlotte
Education Details: 
Charlotte and Lincolnton schools
Family Details: 

Mr. & Mrs. A. L.(Edna M.) Haigler - 711 Jackson Ave., Charlotte, NC James Haigler - Charlotte, NC, Patrick H. Haigler, Navy gunners mate 3/c, Robert Haigler - Charlotte, NC

First Name: 
Richard Dicky
KIA / MIA Place: 
Near Schweinfurt, Germany
KIA Date: 
4/7/1945
Last Name: 
Haigler
Middle Name: 
W.
Military Details: 
Camp Barkley, TX, Camp Campbell, KY, France
Military Rank: 
Corporal T/5
Source: 

Newsprint

Military Unit: 
7th Army, 12th (Hellcat) Armored Division, 43rd Tank Battalion
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/richard-dicky-haigler

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