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Joseph Orr
City/County:
Mecklenburg
First Name:
Joseph
Middle Name:
Lee
Last Name:
Orr
Date of Birth:
8/16/1894
Birthplace:
Matthews
Citizenship:
Natural Born
Additional Information:
Age at Death:
Home Address: Matthews
Disability:
Image Source: Charlotte News
Personal Details
Height:
Tall
Race / Ethnicity:
Caucasian
Eye Color:
Blue
Hair Color:
Brown
Marital Status:
single
Occupation:
Occupation: pre-med student
Employer: American Trust Co.
Location:
Education Details:
University of North Carolina 1917
Biographical Notes:
He enlisted with his co-worker Reid Cranford, who died in France on July 19, 1918. He was killed in action in France on June 21st according to UNC history. He was the 2nd man from this county who died in France. Buried at Matthews Cemetery.
Family Details:
Spouse:
Children:
Dependents: no
Parents: Postmaster Thomas J. and Mrs. Orr - Matthews
Siblings: Gill Orr - Charlotte, Lt. W. L. Orr - US Army Medical Corps France, Thomas Orr Jr. b~1903 - Matthews,
Extended Family: Mrs. Charles Schaffer - aunt Mrs. Thomas Hargett - aunt
Military Details
Military Branch:
Marines Enlisted: Dec. 1917
Military Rank:
2nd Lieutenant
Military Unit:
5th Regiment, 45 Co.
Precinct:
Morning Star
Exemption:
want to finish med course
Military Details:
France; Parris Island Marine Base;
6/5/1917
22
Source:
Collier's Veteran Cemetery Index, University of North Carolina Alumni History and Alumni Review, Charlotte Observer, Charlotte News