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William Wicker

First Name: 
William
Middle Name: 
Monroe
Last Name: 
Wicker
Date of Birth: 
12/30/1916
Birthplace: 
Charlotte, NC

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He had volunteered as a Chaplain, but he was denied due to his age. He went overseas as an officer and was killed in the first invasion of troops on the beach in North Africa. He was killed in the heroic action of diving into the enemy trenches to put the main machine gun position out of action. He was buried in the U. S. Military Cemetery near Ft Kasba, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The Young Mens Bible Class at First Presbyterian Church set up a gift at Union Seminary to go each year to the student who is selected for his strong personal influence. On August 15, 1945, the North Carolina House of Representatives adopted a resolution of respect and adjourned in his honor.

Age at Death: 25

Image Source: Newsprint unknown 12-16-1942

Personal Details

Education Details: 
Davidson College, Class of 1938, hometown Charlotte, NC, Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, VA, 41
Biographical Notes: 
Kenansville Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church, became a member at 7 1/2, Honor Citizen of Central High School, President of the Young People's League of the Synod for 2 years, Phi Beta Kappa at Davidson, Captain of Davidson Track Team, ROTC Adjutant, won the Liston Greek Scholarship at Davidson so that he could attend Union Seminary
Family Details: 

Kathryn Keiger Wicker - formerly of Winston-Salem

Albert M. Wicker, father (deceased), Elizabeth S. Wicker - 2040 Crescent Ave. Charlotte, NC

Alberta Wicker - Charlotte, NC, Mrs. Cole Scott - Charlotte, NC

Military Details

Military Branch: 
Army Enlisted: 2-1942
Military Rank: 
1st Lieutenant
Military Unit: 
60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Div., Co. B Amphibian Unit Commanding Officer
KIA Date: 
11/8/1942
MIA Date: 
NA
KIA / MIA Place: 
North Africa
Military Details: 
Ft. Bragg, North Africa
Awards: 
Purple Heart
Source: 

Newsprint, First Presbyterian church history, family information, Davidson annuals

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