Giles Long [1]
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Image Source: UNC 1916
Biographical Notes:
Residence 1924- 33 E. Trade St., Charlotte. In 1918- 1607 S Blvd.His letters home, published in The Charlotte Observer on 2/10/1918, describe the French flying school he attended.His UNC annual describes him as 6 ft., 170 lbs. He was active in Glee Club, football, baseball, basketball and Yackity Yack board. He played accordion and guitar.
Date of Birth:
9/23/1895
Military Branch:
Army Air Corps Enlisted: 1917
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Education Details:
University of North Carolina 1916
Family Details:
Spouse: Ella Mosley: m. June 1923
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Dependents:
Parents: Henry Cyrus & Henrietta Jo (Cuthbertson) Long - Charlotte
Siblings: Henry Cyrus Long Jr. - Troy, two sisters -
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First Name:
Giles
Last Name:
Long
Middle Name:
Mebane
Military Details:
Atlanta, GA; France since October of 1917;
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Military Rank:
1st Lieutenant
Source:
University of North Carolina Alumni History, annual 1916
Military Unit:
Air Pursuit Squadron 1917-19
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