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Eugene Bishop, Jr.
First Name:
Eugene
Middle Name:
J.
Last Name:
Bishop, Jr.
Date of Birth:
2/9/2023
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in an airplane accident at Page Field, Fort Myers, FL before being sent overseas. Funeral held Jan 23, 1944. Memorial service at First Baptist for 15 members who died in WWII on Jul 14, 1946. Burial in Sharon Memorial Park.
Age at Death: 20
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 1-21-1944
Personal Details
Education Details:
Sharon High School graduate
Biographical Notes:
Ladd Service Station, 316 W Trade St.
member, First Baptist Church Charlotte
Family Details:
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene J. (Annie) Bishop - Sharon Hills Rd., Charlotte, NC Hal H. Divine- half brother - Memphis, TN, John Armistead Divine, Boatswain, half-brother
Military Details
Military Rank:
Second Lieutenant
Military Unit:
Fighter pilot Quartermaster Corps.
KIA Date:
1/19/1944
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Fort Myers, FL
Military Details:
Fort Stockton, TX, Goodfellow Field, Moore Field, Mission, TX, Page Field, Fort Myers, FL, Randolph Field, TX, San Angelo, TX, San Antonio, TX
Awards:
Wings - Mission Field, TX - 11/3/1943
Source:
newsprint and First Baptist Church information