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William Brookey, Jr.
First Name:
William
Middle Name:
David
Last Name:
Brookey, Jr.
Date of Birth:
7/24/1925
Birthplace:
Johnson City, TN
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: His funeral was held at the Douglas and Sing Chapel on 12-19-1944. Burial was at Elmwood Cemetery, Charlotte, NC.
Age at Death: 19
Image Source: Harding High School Yearbook 1946
Personal Details
Education Details:
Harding High School, Class of 1943
Biographical Notes:
Second Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, NC
Family Details:
Mr. & Mrs. William D. Brookey, Sr. - 1009 W. 6th St., Charlotte, NC Charlie Brookey, Pharmacist Mate First Class - Jacksonville, FL, James Brookey - Asheville, NC, Roy Brookey, Sergeant - France, Virginia Brookey - Atlanta, GA
Military Details
Military Rank:
Sergeant
Military Unit:
gunner on a B-24
KIA Date:
12/15/1944
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
near Hardeeville, SC
Military Details:
Gunnery school at Lowry Field, Denver, CO, Keesler Field, Michigan State College, East Lansing, MI, Tyndal Field, FL
Source:
Newsprint and family information