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Sidney Cruse
First Name:
Sidney
Middle Name:
Lee
Last Name:
Cruse
Date of Birth:
12/13/1924
Birthplace:
Charlotte, NC
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Was killed by Kamikaze plane in battle of Okinawa. Memorial services were held on 4/28/46 at Green Memorial Baptist Church.
Age at Death: 20
Image Source: Photo-see Sidney Cruse file
Personal Details
Education Details:
Central High School, Class of 1943
Biographical Notes:
Young Peoples BTU, Green Memorial Baptist Church
Family Details:
Mr. & Mrs. Avery Parks Cruse - 2113 Westmoreland Ave., Charlotte, NC Miriam Cruse - Charlotte, NC, Parks N. Cruse - Charlotte, NC, Pete Cruse - Charlotte, NC Mrs R. M. Cruse - paternal grandmother, Rev & Mrs L. J. S. Carpenter - maternal grandparents
Military Details
Military Rank:
Seaman 1/c
Military Unit:
Loader in a crew of a 40mm gun mount on USS Kimberly
KIA Date:
3/26/1945
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
off Okinawa
Military Details:
Bainbridge MD
Awards:
Bronze Star, Purple Heart - 9/10/1946
Source:
Family and newsprint