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Well-liked as a newspaper writer and editor, J.P. Caldwell (1853-1911) was born near Statesville. He worked at the first newspaper in Iredell County before coming to Charlotte in 1872.
In 1755, surveyor Thomas Polk (1732-1794) built his home where two Indian trading paths met. Many years later this crossroads would become the Square, the intersection of Charlotte's busy Trade and Tryon streets.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Died in a plane crash. The funeral was held on May 20, 1944 in Savannah and he was buried at Hillcrest memorial Park.
Age at Death: 25
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 5-18-1944
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: The World War II Honor List for Mecklenburg County states that he died in service, non-battle.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: The file notes that he and his brother, Charles, were probably Marines and were both killed in action.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Died in an explosion in Germany, according to May 9, 1945 news article. Memorial marker in the Netherlands.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 5-9-1945
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action in France while securing a road junction. He had been stationed at Schofield Barracks on Oahu when Pearl Harbor was attacked.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 8-9-1944
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed at sea by Japanese submarine. Memorial service at Glenwood ARP Church on Jan. 13, 1946. Memorial marker in Fort McKinley, Manila, PI.
Age at Death: 19
Image Source: Charlotte Observer 8/12/45
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action at Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. Listed on the 1946 YMCA Honor Roll for Mecklenburg County.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 10-3-1943
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Missing in action over China and presumed dead. This was their fourth mission from Kunming to Hong Kong. Grew up in Charlotte.
Age at Death: 21
Image Source: CO 3-19-46
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action on Nov 24 1944. Burial and memorial marker at US military cemetery in Henri-Chapelle, Belgium.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: His memorial service was held at Warlicks Baptist Church near Connelly Springs on 8-26-1945.
Age at Death: 24
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 5-13-1945
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action. A memorial service was held at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on 11-19-1944. Memorial marker at Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery in Honolulu, HI.
Age at Death: 21
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action while leading his platoon in the Battle of the Bulge near Winterspelt. Died of a shrapnel wound to the head.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Oberver 5-5-46
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action on Iwo Jima. Memorial marker at Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery in Honolulu, HI.
Age at Death: 20
Image Source: Charlotte Observer 3-28-45
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He had participated in raids over Bangkok, Yawata, Manchuria, Rangoon, and Singapore. He was killed in action.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 12-15-1944
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was returning from his fifth mission over enemy-held territory, when his plane crashed in the mountains. He was buried in the military cemetery in Asheville, NC.
Age at Death: 26
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 1-22-1943
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action in the South Pacific. Memorial service at Oakhurst Baptist Church on Sep 5, 1943. Memorial marker at Ft McKinley, manila, PI.
Age at Death: 24
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Missing in action over Germany. He had flown over 80 missions and had at least 5 enemy planes to his credit. Memorial marker at Ardennes, France.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library