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
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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
Benjamin Bennie Thomas
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Was placed in Mills Home, a Thomasville Orphanage at age 6, along with the 2 other oldest boys. Two younger siblings joined them later. Killed by sniper fire, while going to the aid of a wounded comrade in a foxhole on Iwo Jima. Buried Grave #1666, Row 34, Plot 81, in the 4th Marine Division Cemetery, Iwo Jima.
Age at Death: 27
Image Source: Carolina Room photo
Warren Tucker
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: A memorial service was held on 1-27-1946 at his mother's home.
Age at Death: 32
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 1-24-1945
Walker Joe Wallace
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He died in a plane crash in England on 5-10-1945. His memorial service was held on 11-4-1945 at the Prosperity A. R. P. Church.
Age at Death: 25
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 5-29-1945
Rayford Thomas
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Unavailable
Age at Death: 24
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 12-8-1944
Lonnie Bob Turner
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action during the Battle of the Bulge. His mother worked through the Red Cross to have a wreath put on his grave in a Belgian Military Cemetery.
Age at Death: 19
Image Source: Family photo
Charles Walters
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Missing and presumed dead.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library