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Gold Star Veterans

William Wilson

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Details of his death were sketchy because there was no street named Landis at the time. The military was having trouble locating his wife. He was killed in action.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Samuel Yelton

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Unavailable

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Charlotte Observer 3-16-45

Lowry Pinky Wilson, Jr.

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: While on a recon mission, his jeep struck an anti-tank mine and all the occupants were killed. Buried in the military cemetery in Bensheim, Germany.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin

Frank Ziglar

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Listed as a First Presbyterian Church member who died in service in World War II. Not on the YMCA or NC Honor Lists.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Rufus Wilson, Jr.

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed at Bataan by heavy Japanese artillery fire. Buried at the US Army cemetery at Alongapo, Philippines.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin

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

Clyde Winecoff

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Died non-battle.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Harry Winkler, Jr.

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in a plane crash on a routine training flight. He was alone, and there was no known cause for the accident. His funeral service was at St. Peters Episcopal Church on 9-19-1942. His burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Mecklenburg Co.

Age at Death: 23

Image Source: Newsprint unknown 9-18-1942

David Whiteside, Jr.

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action. Memorial marker at Normandy, France.

Age at Death: 30

Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 8-12-1944

Antoine Wintzer

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: A memorial service was held at Dilworth Methodist Church 9-3-1944. A mural dedication was held at Dilworth Methodist Church on 10-7-1945.

Age at Death: 26

Image Source: Dilworth Methodist Church Memorial Booklet