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Gold Star Veterans
Gold Star Veterans
When World War II ended in 1945, many of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, North Carolina's servicemen came home, but some could not. To insure that those who had given their lives to preserve our freedom would not be forgotten, volunteers created files of information about these veterans. These files were used as the foundation for the Gold Star Veterans Exhibit.
Roy Williamson
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Fatally injured in an automobile accident at Camp Wheeler, GA. Funeral services were held at Douglas and Sing Chapel. Burial with full military honors occurred at Providence Presbyterian church cemetery.
Age at Death: 38
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Jesse Wooten
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action in Italy in November, 1944.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College publication
Robert "Bobby" Williams
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was wounded on 2-29-1944 and died as a result of his injuries. A memorial service was held at the Hawthorne Lane Methodist Church on May 21, 1944. Age at Death: 19 Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 5-14-1944
William Williamson, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He died in a Rio de Janeiro hospital of coronary thrombosis. He was buried in Brazil with military honors. Memorial serivce held at the family plot in Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh.
Age at Death: 40
Image Source: The Charlote Observer 3-11-1945
Edmund Wray
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
George Wilson
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Newsprint unknown 2-26-1944