James Harris

James Harris [1]

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was the youngest of 13 children and the first death to occur among his siblings. He was killed in action on Ie Shima Island. Writer Ernie Pyle died here last month. His body was returned to the US in 1949, and he is buried in Six Mile Presbyterian Church cemetery.

Age at Death: 24

Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 5-30-1945

Biographical Notes:

Date of Birth:

2/15/1921

Birthplace:

Lancaster Co., SC

Education Details:

Indian Land HS, Lancaster Co., SC

Family Details:

Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Harris - Belair section of Lancaster County, Ft. Mill, SC Andrew Pink Harris, Seaman First Class - Shell Beach, LA, Jesse G. Harris - Gastonia, NC, John C. Harris, Corporal - overseas, Mrs. Archie Mullis - Ft. Mill, SC, Mrs. Attice Helms - Ft. Mill, SC, Mrs. G. H Baker - Hickory, NC, Mrs. H. O. Tyson - Waxhaw, NC, Mrs. Joe Ross - Rock Hill, SC, Mrs. John Fox - Rock Hill, SC, W. J. Harris - Ft. Mill, SC, Walter C. Harris - Panama Canal Zone, Williamson Hall Harris, Sergeant - overseas

First Name:

James

KIA / MIA Place:

Ie Shima Island

KIA Date:

4/21/1945

Last Name:

Harris

Middle Name:

Henry

Military Details:

J. A. Jones Construction Co. of Charlotte

Military Rank:

Private First Class

Source:

Newsprint, Lancaster News, Fort Mill Times, Rock Hill Herald

Military Unit:

Engineering Corps, 77th Division

Exhibit & Section:

Gold Star Veterans [2]

Veteran Records [3]

MIA Date: