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Lloyd Whitley

First Name: 
Lloyd
Last Name: 
Whitley
Date of Birth: 
11/23/1924
Birthplace: 
Detroit, MI

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: His plane was hit by anti-aircraft fire off the coast of Italy during a bombing mission. A memorial service was held on 12-30-1945 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Memorial marker at Florence, Italy.

Age at Death: 20

Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 5-20-1945

Personal Details

Education Details: 
Oakhurst High School, Class of 1942
Biographical Notes: 
Sears, Roebuck & Co.
Family Details: 

Mr. & Mrs. Walter E. (Ethel) Whitley - Rt. 7, Box 535, Statesville Rd. Charlotte, NC

Charles W. Whitley, Sergeant of Charlotte - formerly a Japanese POW for 1 year, Mrs. J. B. Baker - Charlotte, NC, Mrs. Kye (Frances) Harris - Charlotte, NC

Military Details

Military Branch: 
Army Air Corps Enlisted: 12-1942
Military Rank: 
Staff Sergeant
Military Unit: 
15th Air Force 722nd Bomb Squadron, 450 Bomb group
KIA Date: 
5/13/1945
MIA Date: 
NA
KIA / MIA Place: 
near Stephano, Italy
Military Details: 
Alamogordo, NM, Kessler Field, MS, Lowry Field, Denver, CO, Mediterranean
Awards: 
Air Medal - 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Medal with 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster, Citation of Honor, Purple Heart
Source: 

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