Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Seriously wounded near Dieuze, France on Nov 19. His friend wrote a letter to his parents for Thanksgiving, saying that he was safe and sound. Died of his wounds on December 4 at the 39th Evac. Hospital, Morhange, France. Buried at the 3rd Army Cemetery in Limey, France. Service held August 15, 1945 at First Presbyterian Church for 5 members who were killed in WWII.
Age at Death: 20
Image Source: Charlotte Observer 12-21-44
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was captured on Bataan in early 1942 and died in a Japanese prison camp.
Age at Death: 27
Image Source: Unknown newsprint 2-14-1946
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action while leading a bombardment squadron over France. Memorial marker at Normandy, France.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Drowned in the Sacramento River when the cabin cruiser he was on had an accident. Military funeral was conducted at Elmwood Cemetery on May 30 by Gaffney, SC resident, formerly of Charlotte.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: The Charlotte News 6-1-1943
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Captured in Bataan. Took the death march to the Japanese POW camp at Camp O'Donnell where he was put in an improvised hospital. He died there from malaria and dysentery and was buried in the cemetery at the camp. Memorial marker at Ft McKinley, Manila, PI.
Age at Death: 18
Image Source: Carolina Room photo
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action in Germany.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte News 3-27-45
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Missing in action after a mission against Germany. This was his 4th mission over enemy territory. Memorial service on Apr 18, 1944 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Memorial marker in the Netherlands. Age at Death: 20 Image Source: 1940 CHS Yearbook
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Corporal Munday went overseas in December, 1943. He died from wounds received on D-Day in the invasion of Normandy.
Age at Death: 26
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 12-8-1944
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Transport plane left Ferry Command HQ at Morrison Field, FL on February 8 and did not return. Search continued until February 25th, but no plane was found. His father believes the plane went down between Brazil and Africa.
Age at Death: 24
Image Source: Charlotte Observer 10-2-43
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: The World War II Honor List shows that he died in a non-battle situation. Memorial service at Tabernacle ARP Church on May 26, 1946.
Age at Death: 23
Image Source: Charlotte Observer 4-9-45