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Joshua Shields, Jr.
First Name:
Joshua
Middle Name:
M.
Last Name:
Shields, Jr.
Date of Birth:
9/2/1925
Birthplace:
Charlotte, NC
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action at the Belgian Bulge.
Age at Death: 19
Image Source: CO 1-31-45
Personal Details
Education Details:
Technical High School, Charlotte graduate 1943
Biographical Notes:
Western Union
Family Details:
Mr. and Mrs. Joshua M. (Lena A.) Shields, Sr. - 1921 Union St., Charlotte, NC
Fireman 1/c William J. Shields - Tinian Island, South Pacific, T. W. Shields
Military Details
Military Branch:
Army Enlisted: 11-29-43
Military Rank:
Private
Military Unit:
290th Infantry, Co. K
KIA Date:
12/26/1944
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Belgium
Military Details:
Camp Breckinridge, KY, Camp Fanin, TX, Belgium
Awards:
Purple Heart
Source:
newsprint and family information