Shelton Pierce [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in a plane crash when his bombardment squadron was being transferred to MacDill Field, FL to Ardmore, OK. His funeral was at Hovis Chapel in Charlotte. His burial was in the Providence Church Cemetery.
Age at Death: 28
Image Source: The Charlotte News 7-16-1943
Biographical Notes:
Assistant Manager at General Mills
Date of Birth:
5/27/1915
Birthplace:
Charlotte, NC
Education Details:
Charlotte public schools, Lee High School graduate, Jacksonville, FL
Family Details:
Mr. W. L. Pierce (deceased), Mrs. W. L. Pierce - Jacksonville FL
W. L. Pierce, Jr. - Africa
1 uncle, 2 aunts, Mrs. W. L. Pierce, Jr., 1818 Cumberland Ave., Charlotte - sister-in-law
First Name:
Shelton
KIA / MIA Place:
near Baton Rouge, LA
KIA Date:
7/13/1943
Last Name:
Pierce
Middle Name:
H.
Military Rank:
Captain
Source:
Newsprint, Charlotte Observer
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA