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Willie Greenway
First Name:
Willie
Middle Name:
Joel
Last Name:
Greenway
Date of Birth:
8/26/1918
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Buried in an American cemetery near Sessa, Italy. He was heating tar to patch a highway. The heat from the fire reportedly caused a torpedo to explode, killing him instantly. His parents were guardians of his children.
Age at Death: 25
Image Source: Carolina Room photo
Personal Details
Education Details:
schools in Anderson, SC, schools in Middleton, Elberton, Centerville, GA
Biographical Notes:
Firestone Co., Charlotte, Foremost Dairies, Charlotte, Charlotte Airport, worked for various construction companies.
Concord Methodist Church member
Family Details:
He married at age 20, according to his mother. Curtis Allen Greenway, age 7, lives with grandparents Elberton GA, Joel Patrick Greenway, age 5, lives with grandparents Elberton GA, Marvin Kennith Greenway, age 4, lives with grandparents Elberton GA Mr. & Mrs. Willie Lindsey (Ruby Bond) Greenway - Rt.3, Box 115 Elberton, GA Mrs. Elston Bond, Mrs. H. C. Bagby - aunt, Mrs. Lawrence Fontenot
Military Details
Military Rank:
Private
Military Unit:
Co. C., 343 Engineers
KIA Date:
6/1/1944
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Hwy over Gargalina River, Italy
Military Details:
Fort Eustis, VA, Fort McPherson, Atlanta, Greenville, PA, Italy, knee broken in air raid near Naples, North Africa, Sicily
Source:
Newsprint and family information