Freeman Plyler [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He went overseas in January, 1944.He was wounded in action over Old Buckingham, England on 2-6-1944 and died the next day. Burial was at the Cambridge American Military Cemetery, Cambridge, England, Grave 15, Row 7, Plot A. Memorial service at Big Spring Methodist Church in Sep 1944.
Age at Death: 19
Image Source: Family photo
Awards:
Purple Heart
Biographical Notes:
Southern Engraving Company
Big Spring Methodist Church
Date of Birth:
6/30/1924
Birthplace:
Wadeville, NC
Military Branch:
Army Air Corps Enlisted: 12-1942
Education Details:
Berryhill High School, Class of 1941
Family Details:
Mr. & Mrs. John F. (Ruth) Plyler - Midland Ave., and others Charlotte, NC
Douglas Plyler - Midland Ave., Charlotte, NC, Phillip Plyler - Midland Ave., Charlotte, NC, Robert Plyler - Midland Ave., Charlotte, NC
First Name:
Freeman
KIA / MIA Place:
England
KIA Date:
2/7/1944
Last Name:
Plyler
Middle Name:
W.
Military Details:
Gowan Field, Boise, Idaho, Kessler Field, MS, Loreda Field, TX, March Field, CA, Salt Lake City, Utah, England, North Africa
Military Rank:
Staff Sergeant
Source:
Newsprint and family information
Military Unit:
735th Bomb Squadron Tail Gunner on a B-24 Liberator
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA