William McClain
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action in Morotai. Memorial services in Charlotte pending the arrival of his brothers.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
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George Andy Little
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Four planes were on a routine flight from Otis Field, MA to Norfolk, VA when the weather closed in. Little bailed out of his plane, which crashed, but his chute did not open in time. Funeral was at the Sharon Presbyterian Church on April 20, 1945, and burial was in the church cemetery.
Age at Death: 30
Image Source: Mecklenburg Times 4-19-45
Houston Lyttle
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Died non-battle. Memorial marker at Ft. McKinley, Manila, PI.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Rochelle Dusty McClain, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed instantly in an airplane accident near Kansas City, KS. Was to have been discharged in two weeks.
Age at Death: 24
Image Source: Charlotte Observer 9-22-45
Neri Johnson
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Unavailable
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Glenn Kincaid
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Died of wounds received in action at Normandy.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 7-23-1944
James Toddy Latimer
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action over Weinerheustadt, Austria when his plane was hit by flak. Burial and memorial marker at Lorraine, France.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin
James Johnston
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was mortally wounded in Normandy on 6-20-1944, and he died a week later. His grave is in the St. Mere Eglis Cemetery in Normandy. A memorial service was held at Little Joe's Presbyterian Church on 4-15-1946 for the 15 men from Barium Springs who died in the service. Memorial marker in Normandy.
Age at Death: 28
Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin
James Kirk
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action. Memorial marker at Normandy, France.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
John Lawhon
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in an automobile accident in Cuba. Military funeral at Steele Creek Presbyterian on Aug 27, 1943. Memorial service on Dec 30, 1945. Gold Star presented to parents at American Legion Steel Creek Post No. 221.
Age at Death: 20
Image Source: Carolina Room photo