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Shelton Pierce
First Name:
Shelton
Middle Name:
H.
Last Name:
Pierce
Date of Birth:
5/27/1915
Birthplace:
Charlotte, NC
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in a plane crash when his bombardment squadron was being transferred to MacDill Field, FL to Ardmore, OK. His funeral was at Hovis Chapel in Charlotte. His burial was in the Providence Church Cemetery.
Age at Death: 28
Image Source: The Charlotte News 7-16-1943
Personal Details
Education Details:
Charlotte public schools, Lee High School graduate, Jacksonville, FL
Biographical Notes:
Assistant Manager at General Mills
Family Details:
Mr. W. L. Pierce (deceased), Mrs. W. L. Pierce - Jacksonville FL
W. L. Pierce, Jr. - Africa
1 uncle, 2 aunts, Mrs. W. L. Pierce, Jr., 1818 Cumberland Ave., Charlotte - sister-in-law
Military Details
Military Rank:
Captain
KIA Date:
7/13/1943
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
near Baton Rouge, LA
Source:
Newsprint, Charlotte Observer