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Walter Finlay
First Name:
Walter
Middle Name:
Lewis
Last Name:
Finlay
Date of Birth:
1/4/1922
Birthplace:
Greenville, SC
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was the only Mason in Charlotte who died in World War II. Included in his file are several letters to a girlfriend named Emily (Duncan?), in which he indicated that he thought he would come home to her.
Age at Death: 21
Image Source: Charlotte Observer 1/19/44
Personal Details
Biographical Notes:
Charlotte School bands, Boy Scouts, Order of DeMolays, Charlotte chapter, Phalanz Masonic Lodge, 3rd degree
Family Details:
Mrs. Cornelia L. Finlay - 1312 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC, Walter M. Finlay - Greenville SC Mrs J. L. Pitkin - aunt
Military Details
Military Rank:
Sergeant
Military Unit:
General Clarks 5th Army Field Artillery Technician 4th grade
KIA Date:
12/10/1943
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Italy/ North African Area
Military Details:
Fort Bragg, NC
Awards:
Purple Heart
Source:
Newsprint and family information