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
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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
Lloyd Whitley
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: His plane was hit by anti-aircraft fire off the coast of Italy during a bombing mission. A memorial service was held on 12-30-1945 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Memorial marker at Florence, Italy.
Age at Death: 20
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 5-20-1945
Isaac Ike Withers, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in an airplane accident 6 miles east of Turner Field, Albany, GA. Funeral services held Mar 10, 1944 at Harry and Bryant chapel. Memorial service at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Jul 21, 1946. Burial at Elmwood Cemetery, Section DX, Charlotte.
Age at Death: 23
Image Source: Charlotte Observer 3-8-44
Dock Thomas, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action in an air raid over Hanover, Germany, while on his second mission. A memorial service was held at First Baptist Church on 7-14-1946.
Age at Death: 19
Image Source: First Baptist Church-Charlotte photocopy
William Turner, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed while attempting to land his disabled plane on an aircraft carrier. Memorial marker at Ft. McKinley in Manila, PI.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin
Fred Walters
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Memorial marker at Rhone, Draguignan, France.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
John Thomas, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
William Turner, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Shot down over Germany. He had completed 15 combat missions. Memorial marker in Cambridge, England.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College annuals
William Ward
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: While acting as Officer of the Deck, his ship, the USS Barton, blew up a Japanese battleship and a cruiser. Other ships retaliated, hitting the Barton, which split in two and sunk in seconds. Memorial marker at Ft. McKinley, Manila, PI.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin