James Kellam [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He died in action. Memorial marker at Ft. McKinley, Manila, PI.
Age at Death: 24
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 4-8-1945
Awards:
Purple Heart, Submarine Combat Insignia
Biographical Notes:
Southwestern Bell Telephone
Date of Birth:
1/19/1920
Birthplace:
Guilford Co., NC
Military Branch:
Navy Enlisted: 2-1-1942
Family Details:
Mrs. Ferne Navey Kellam - 310 Interurban Ave., Charlotte, NC
parents deceased -
2 brothers in the U. S. Army, one serving in Germany - 2 brothers in the U. S. Navy, Mrs. C. A. Hinton - 1910 Spring Garden St. Greensboro, NC
First Name:
James
KIA / MIA Place:
Pacific
KIA Date:
11/13/1944
Last Name:
Kellam
Middle Name:
Howard
Military Details:
boot training, Norfolk, VA, electrical school, St. Louis, MO, submarine training, Key West, FL, submarine training, New London, CN
Military Rank:
Electricians Mate Second Class
Source:
Newsprint and death index
Military Unit:
Reserves Submarine Division 241 U. S. S. Escolar U. S. S. Tinosa (submarine)
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA