George Lawing

George Lawing [1]

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed during a hurricane in the Atlantic when his ship, the Destroyer Warrington, was lost off the Virginia coast. Memorial service at St. Marks Lutheran Church on 9-26-1944. Memorial marker at Battery Park, NYC.

Age at Death: 19

Image Source: Carolina Room photo

Biographical Notes:

member of St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran Church

Date of Birth:

2/10/1925

Birthplace:

Charlotte, NC

Military Branch:

Navy Enlisted: 7-1943

Education Details:

Central High School, Charlotte

Family Details:

Mr. & Mrs. John Thomas Alexander (Myra G.) Lawing - 1008 Pecan Ave. Charlotte, NC

Alex. G. Lawing, Algie W. Lawing (half brother), Clarence G. Lawing (half brother), Eugene A. Lawing (deceased-half brother), Homer W. Lawing (adopted name Aldred), J. Vernon Lawing (half brother), Leon N Lawing, Martha Ellen Lawing, Mrs. E. A. (Mary Louise) Gallant, Mrs. J. Audrey Barkley (half sister), Mrs. O. G. Pennegar (half sister), Mrs. Robert J. (Sara Theresa) Granger 1008 Pecan Ave. Charlotte, NC, Myra Florence Lawing, Olen T. Lawing (half brother)

First Name:

George

KIA / MIA Place:

Atlantic Ocean

KIA Date:

9/14/1944

Last Name:

Lawing

Middle Name:

Albert

Military Details:

Great Lakes Naval Station, IL, South Pacific area: Biak, Bougainville, Torokina, Wakbe, and Hollandia

Military Rank:

Seaman 1st class

Source:

Newsprint, death index, family information and St. Marks church bulletin

Military Unit:

Destroyer Warrington 383, storekeeper

Exhibit & Section:

Gold Star Veterans [2]

Veteran Records [3]

MIA Date: