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John Alexander, Jr.
First Name:
John
Middle Name:
David
Last Name:
Alexander, Jr.
Date of Birth:
1/4/1924
Birthplace:
Charlotte, NC
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed while piloting a P-51 Mustang fighter over Germany. It was his 20th mission. Memorial marker in Lorraine, France.
Age at Death: 21
Image Source: The Charlotte News 7-2-1945
Personal Details
Education Details:
Central High School Graduate- 1940, Johns Hopkins Univ., School of Engineering, Senior
Biographical Notes:
Southern Radio Corp.
member, Saint Martin's Episcopal Church
Family Details:
Mr. & Mrs. John David (Virginia C.) Alexander - 336 Circle Ave., Charlotte, NC Mrs. Jane Alexander Hanawalt - 4501 Garrison Blvd., Baltimore, MD
Military Details
Military Rank:
Second Lieutenant
Military Unit:
15th Army Air Corps., Pilot 318th Fighter Sq. 325th Fighter Group.
KIA Date:
2/28/1945
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
near Heining, Germany
Military Details:
Miami, FL, San Angelo, TX, San Antonio, TX, Stockton, TX, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, Victoria, TX
Awards:
Air medal - one oak leaf cluster, Purple Heart, Second Lieutenant - 4/1/1944
Source:
Newsprint, death index and family information