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George Kerby, Jr. [1]

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action when his plane was on a reconnaissance mission from Wewak, New Guinea to find a missing plane. He had been eligible for a leave, but he had volunteered for this mission.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: The Charlotte News 1-25-1946

Biographical Notes: 
Military Branch: 
Army Air Corps
Family Details: 

Mrs. Ruby Kerby Ruth, formerly of Charlotte - Baltimore MD

Mrs. Hubert H. Holder, 1131 Bethel Rd., Charlotte - aunt

First Name: 
George
KIA / MIA Place: 
New Guinea
KIA Date: 
1/22/1943
Last Name: 
Kerby, Jr.
Middle Name: 
D.
Military Details: 
Proof-desk staff at The Charlotte News
Military Rank: 
Lieutenant
Source: 

Newsprint

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/george-kerby-jr

Links
[1] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/gold-star-veterans-veteran-records/george-kerby-jr [2] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/gold-star-veterans [3] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/veteran-records