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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.
William Wicker
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.
Frank Wolfe
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He had survived three crash landings in Flying Fortresses and walked away from each one. He had participated in the Schweinfurt raid, among others, completing at least 25 missions. When he returned from overeases, he was involved in an accident that was believed to have been over Arkansas. A plane flying above Capt. Wolfes plane crashed into his ship. His body was returned to Charlotte for his funeral. He was buried in Sharon Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Age at Death: 23
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 9-28-1944
Everette Willie Williams
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was shot down while on a mission over Kassel, Germany, on what his family believed was to have been his last mission before coming home. A memorial service was held at Arlington Baptist Church on Sunday, 9-23-1945.
Age at Death: 22
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 5-10-1945
Lee Wolfe
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Died in an accident in Hawaii on April 20. Services were held at Schofield Barracks and he was buried at the base cemetery.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin
Houston Williams
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action.
Age at Death: 19
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 7-30-1944
Clare Woodward
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was the commanding officer in the Charlotte Quartermaster Depot. He suffered a stroke of apoplexy in his office and died at Memorial Hospital. His funeral was at St. Philips Episcopal Church in Durham with full military honors on 12-18-1944. Burial was at Maplewood Cemetery.
Age at Death: 51
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 12-17-1944