Leonard Helms [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was lost at sea in an accidental explosion on his ship. A memorial service was held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on 10-28-1945. Memorial marker at Ft. McKinley, Manila, PI.
Age at Death: 26
Image Source: The Charlote Observer 2-14-1945
Biographical Notes:
Southern Railway
Education Details:
Charlotte public schools
Family Details:
Mr. & Mrs. W. M. Helms - 2016 Shenandoah Avenue, Charlotte, NC C. C. Helms - U. S. Navy Ft. Pierce, FL, C. M. Helms - Charlotte, NC, Dorothy Helms - Charlotte, NC, E. W. Helms - Tampa, FL, Geraldine Helms - Charlotte, NC, Mrs. C. G. Hannon - Charlotte, NC, Mrs. I. T. Knight - Charlotte, NC, William Marvin Helms - U. S. Armed Forces Ft. Lewis, WA
First Name:
Leonard
KIA / MIA Place:
Pacific
KIA Date:
11/10/1944
Last Name:
Helms
Middle Name:
C.
Military Details:
Norfolk, VA
Military Rank:
Petty Officer First Class
Source:
Newsprint and death index
Military Unit:
Gunners Mate 1/c U. S. S. Mount Hood
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA