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John Lawhon
First Name:
John
Middle Name:
Marvin
Last Name:
Lawhon
Date of Birth:
7/26/1923
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in an automobile accident in Cuba. Military funeral at Steele Creek Presbyterian on Aug 27, 1943. Memorial service on Dec 30, 1945. Gold Star presented to parents at American Legion Steel Creek Post No. 221.
Age at Death: 20
Image Source: Carolina Room photo
Personal Details
Education Details:
Berryhill High School, graduate
Biographical Notes:
member of Steele Creek Presbyterian Church
Family Details:
Mrs. John M. Lawhon (couple had eloped)
Mr. & Mrs. J. C. Lawhon - 1221 Parkwood Ave./ 1215 Bethel Rd., Charlotte, NC
Military Details
Military Branch:
Navy
Military Rank:
AV/MM 2/c
Military Unit:
Squadron 12, NAS Boca Chica, FL, aviations mechanic
KIA Date:
8/19/1943
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
San Julian, Cuba
Military Details:
Cuba
Source:
newsprint and family information and Steele Creek Presbyterian church book