Frank Owens [1]
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Distinguished Service Cross:
Biographical Notes:
Awarded the DSC 'for extraordinary heroism in action near Les Evaux, France, July 13, 1918. After several unsuccessful attempts had been made to get patrols across the Marne River at night, he and 2 soldiers crossed in daylight and remained on the enemy side throughout the day'. He was scheduled to have been made a major on the day the armistice was signed. Funeral service was officiated by Pastor Wyrick of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, with interment at Elmwood Cemetery.
Date of Birth:
about 1889
Military Branch:
Army
Citizenship:
Education Details:
Charlotte High School
Family Details:
Spouse: Alma Williams: they lived with her parents in 1920, Charlotte
Children: Frank A. Owens Jr. NC State student Helen, Beverly, Halstead Owens students at Central High
Dependents:
Parents: J. L. Owens - 517 E 7th St. Charlotte
Siblings: Louise Owens - Raleigh, Mrs. Henry Dempster - Raleigh, Mrs. W. J. Spain - Raleigh,
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First Name:
Frank
Last Name:
Owens
Middle Name:
Alva
Military Details:
2nd Officer's Training Camp; France;
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Occupation:
Employer: Charlotte Wagon & Auto Co. ownerhead of Home Purchase Plan companyManager of an auto store in Charlotte in 1920
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Military Rank:
Captain
Source:
newsprint, Charlotte Observer
Military Unit:
3rd Division, 4th Infantry
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