Carl Jordan [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Lost his life off of Okinawa when the USS Morrison was sunk by 4 direct hits from suicide planes. Memorial service held Sep 16, 1945 at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church. Memorial marker at Punchbowl National Cemetery in Honolulu, HI.
Age at Death: 20
Image Source: Charlotte Observer 5-25-45
Awards:
4 Battle Stars, Purple Heart
Biographical Notes:
CB Drug Sales Co. 1941-42, Westinghouse Electric Co., Charlotte 1942-43
Date of Birth:
9/2/1924
Birthplace:
Gastonia, NC
Military Branch:
Navy Enlisted: 4-1-43
Education Details:
Bain High School, Mint Hill, graduated 1941
Family Details:
Mr. & Mrs. Edgar D. (Beulah B.) Jordan - 1619 Thomas Ave., Charlotte, NC
Army Sgt. Edgar D. Jordan, Jr. - Bermuda, Ralph B. Jordan - Charlotte, NC
First Name:
Carl
KIA / MIA Place:
Okinawa, Japan
KIA Date:
5/4/1945
Last Name:
Jordan
Middle Name:
Freeman
Military Details:
Bainbridge, MD, Bremerton, WA, Formosa, Guam, Philippines, Saipan, Task Force #58, Tinian
Military Rank:
Electricians Mate 3/c
Source:
Newsprint and death index
Military Unit:
Destroyer USS Morrison DD560
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA