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William Bickett
First Name:
William
Middle Name:
Lester
Last Name:
Bickett
Date of Birth:
7/22/1923
Birthplace:
Thomosboro
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: William had completed basic training and had transferred to Gunnery School. He was killed in an automobile accident while on his way home to visit his mother on his first leave. The funeral was held at the Crouch Funeral Home, 800 S. Tryon St. in Charlotte. Dr. Luther Little, pastor of First Baptist Church, conducted the services. Burial followed in Oaklawn Cemetery, Charlotte.
Age at Death: 18
Image Source: First Baptist Church-Charlotte photocopy
Personal Details
Education Details:
Central High School in Charlotte, Class of 1941
Biographical Notes:
member, First Baptist Church Charlotte
Family Details:
Fred Lee Bickett (deceased), Mrs. Eula Funderburk Bickett - 317 W. 8th St., Charlotte, NC David L. Bickett (half brother) - Pineville, NC, Mrs. Worth Faulkner (half sister) - 1417 Enderly Road East, Charlotte, NC
Military Details
Military Rank:
Seaman, 2nd Class
KIA Date:
4/19/1942
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
6 miles from Albemarle, NC, on the Concord Rd.
Military Details:
Norfolk, VA
Source:
Newsprint and First Baptist Church information