William Thames
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He probably died in late 1943.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He probably died in late 1943.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Unavailable
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 6-17-1945
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was wounded on January 18, and he returned to duty after his recovery. He had previously been reported missing in action. He was killed instantly while his unit was under artillery fire from the enemy. He was buried at the American Cemetery at Henri Chapelle, Belgium.
Age at Death: 19
Image Source: The Charlotte News 4-12-1945
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Died non-battle. He is buried in the Ben Salem Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: More than 12 missions to his credit. Killed in action over Germany.
Age at Death: 22
Image Source: Charlotte News 4-19-45
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in an airplane crash in England.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 1-28-1945
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Unavailable
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was first reported as missing in action and was later declared killed in action. A memorial service was held on 7-14-1946 at First Baptist Church in Charlotte.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Newsprint unknown
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
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