Lowden Suggs [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed on the first day of the Peleliu Island campaign. As the driver of an amphibious tractor, he carried troops across the reef through heavy mortar fire before being mortally wounded by enemy mortar fire. Annually contributed to the Charlotte Fresh Air Fund. Memorial service at the Douglas and Sing chapel on Oct 13, 1944. Memorial marker at Ft. McKinley, Manila, PI.
Age at Death: 28
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 10-7-1944
Awards:
Letter of commendation, Medal of Valor - presented to his sister at the Elks Club on Jun 14, 1945
Biographical Notes:
Charlotte Observer for 8 years
member, Charlotte Elks
Date of Birth:
11/16/1915
Birthplace:
Durham, NC
Military Branch:
Marines Enlisted: 8-7-40
Education Details:
Charlotte city schools
Family Details:
Mr. & Mrs. George S. (Alice W.) Coble - 2013 Wooddale Terrace, Charlott,e NC, Mr. H. D. Suggs - Charlotte, NC
Mrs. Tom Watson - Charlotte, NC
First Name:
Lowden
KIA / MIA Place:
Peleliu Island, Palau
KIA Date:
9/15/1944
Last Name:
Suggs
Middle Name:
Blue
Military Details:
Camp LeJeune, Duneden, FL, Norfolk, VA, Guadalcanal, Peleliu Islands
Military Rank:
Gunnery Sergeant
Source:
newsprint and death index
Military Unit:
Fighting First Marines 21st Battalion, 1st Division
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA