Gold Star Veterans

Charles McKinney

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: One of his planes engines caught fire, while bombing an enemy convoy. It was accompanying Axis merchant ships in the Mediterranean. The crew was able to extinguish the flames. Moments later the other engine caught fire. The pilot managed to land his burning plane on the water. However, seconds later, there was an explosion that destroyed the bomber. The body of Lieutenant McKinney was not recovered.News of his death was received by Charlotte friends on 6-8-1943.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Paul Middleton

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in fighting on Okinawa. Memorial marker at Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery in Honolulu, HI.

Age at Death: 24

Image Source: Charlotte Observer 5-11-45

Harvey Moore, Jr.

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Missing in action during the war.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Roland McKinney

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Memorial service was held 11-5-44 in Charlotte.

Age at Death: 36

Image Source: Charlotte Observer 10-17-44

Harold Milam

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Missing in action since May 1942 in the Philippines. There was a memorial service at the West Avenue Presbyterian Church on 8-6-1944.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 7-15-1944

James Moore, Jr.

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He went overseas in February of 1943, without being able to go back home after training. He died from wounds received in action during the second day of fighting on Guam. He was wounded by enemy rifle fire. He was evacuated and died aboard ship. He was buried at Ennylabegan Island, Kwajalein, Marshall Island on 7-31-1944.

Age at Death: 23

Image Source: The Charlotte News 8-19-1944

Francis Frank McKinnon

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed when the USS Indianapolis was sunk off Okinawa. Memorial service at Allen Street Baptist Church 10-14-45. Memorial marker at Ft Wm McKinley, Manila, PI.

Age at Death: 20

Image Source: Charlotte News 8-13-45

Robert Miller

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He had been overseas for 16 months prior to his death.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: The Charlotte News 12-7-1944

James Jim Morehouse, Jr.

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

Age at Death: 22

Image Source: CO 4-4-45

Frederick McLean

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in the crash of a Flying Fortress near Valley Center, KS. He had just received 15 days leave and was on his way to see his parents.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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