Francis Lawther [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed when an Army plane crashed into a mountain near Tucson, AZ during a snowstorm. Reported missing on Jan. 20 but was not found until Feb. 1 (year unknown). Funeral services were at St. Andrews Covenant Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, NC. Internment at Oakdale Cemetery.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College publication
Biographical Notes:
Surgical Director of Berkley County Hospital, SC
Date of Birth:
About 1908
Military Branch:
Army Enlisted: 6-1942
Education Details:
Davidson College, Class of 1930, New York University, received M. D. in 1934, Roosevelt Hospital, New York City, University of North Carolina Medical School
Family Details:
First Name:
Francis
KIA / MIA Place:
Tucson, AZ
KIA Date:
NA
Last Name:
Lawther
Middle Name:
Rivers
Military Details:
Air Depot, Oklahoma City, OK, Kelly Field, TX,
Military Rank:
Major
Source:
His file was compiled from a Davidson College publication. His name was not found on Y.M.C.A. or NC Honor lists.
Military Unit:
Chief of Surgical Services at Kelly Field
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA