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Gold Star Veterans

Alex Newton

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was listed as killed in action in France. In this article, his mother is listed in The Charlotte News as a former resident of Charlotte.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

John Overcash

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action at St. Lo, France.His memorial service was held on August 2, 1944, at Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church. His body was returned to the America aboard the US Army transport Greenville Victory in June 1948. His body was returned to his mother.

Age at Death: 26

Image Source: family photo

Benjamin Morrow

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Died while in the service. Memorial marker at Fort McKinley, Manila, PI.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 5-27-1944

Elton Nichols

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Missing in action over Germany since March 3.

Age at Death: 20

Image Source: newsprint photo

Jimmie Overcash, Jr.

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: His plane was hit by anti-aircraft flak, burst into flames and went into a dive near Sottevast, France while on his 31st mission. His list of each missions is included in his file. His crew made the first daylight raid on Berlin. Memorial marker in Normandy, France.

Age at Death: 20

Image Source: Carolina Room photo

James Morton

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Davidson College publication

William Nicholson, Jr.

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed when the plane he was piloting crashed and exploded near Lillington.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin

Booker Owens

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

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Ralph Morton, Jr.

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Youngest son. He and 2 comrades preceded a patrol across a river near Sickels. On the opposite bank they came under attack, but continued to push forward. Morton was killed by enemy fire. Burial at the US Military Cemetery in Butzbach, Germany Grave 218, Row 9, Plot A. Memorial marker in the Netherlands.

Age at Death: 20

Image Source: Charlotte News 4-23-45

Jesse Niven, Jr.

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action in France. Burial in France. Memorial service held September 3, 1944 in the First Presbyterian Church in Albemarle.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin