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Joe Hargette

First Name: 
Joe
Middle Name: 
M.
Last Name: 
Hargette
Date of Birth: 
10/6/1918
Birthplace: 
Union County, NC

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action. His mother reported that she had his Bible that he carried in his breast pocket. It had a bullet hole through it.

Age at Death: 25

Image Source: Family photo

Personal Details

Biographical Notes: 
Belk Brothers Department Store member, Allen St. Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC, Seventh St. Baptist Church in Lacrosse, WI vocalist in quartet.
Family Details: 

Mr. & Mrs. Vernon W. (Bertha Lee Simpson) Hargette - 2120 Edison St., Charlotte, NC Morris Clair Hargette, born 9-29-1916

Military Details

Military Branch: 
Army
Military Rank: 
Private
KIA Date: 
7/23/1944
MIA Date: 
NA
KIA / MIA Place: 
European Theater
Military Details: 
Camp McCoy, Wisconsin
Source: 

Newsprint and family information