Gold Star Veterans

Gilder Horne, Jr.

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: His tank had been hit twice and was on fire. He ordered his comrades to evacuate, but he stayed behind to operate the guns to cover their escape. He was originally listed as missing in action but never returned to the hero's welcome he deserved. On May 14, 1943, a citation from General Eisenhower and the Distinguished Service Cross were presented to his father at Central High School. There were local and military dignitaries, representatives from V.M.I, the entire Central High student body as well as a band in attendance for the ceremony.

James Hunter, Jr.

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Accidentally killed in the North Pacific in August, 1943. Burial overseas. Memorial service at Tabernacle ARP Church on May 26, 1946. His mother honored as a Gold Star Mother on Nov 12, 1943.

Age at Death: 34

Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 8-31-1943

Lewis Horton

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action in France while securing a road junction. He had been stationed at Schofield Barracks on Oahu when Pearl Harbor was attacked.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 8-9-1944

Lyman Hunter, Jr.

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Injured in a plane crash on Feb 28, and died of his wounds 3 days later. Services in Atlanta.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Robert Hampton

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

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

James Hattrich

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was previouly reported missing in action and later listed as killed in action in Normandy on June 8, 1944.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: The Charlotte News 7-5-1945

A. Henderson, Jr.

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action in France with the invasion forces.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Earl Griffin

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed off of the Green Islands, Solomon Islands, south Pacific Ocean.Body was later returned to the U.S. Services were held at Belmont Park Methodist Church, with interment at Elmwood Cemetery on Apr 17, 1949.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 9-13-1944

James Hancock

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: His platoon was surrounded by enemy soldiers and killed.

Age at Death: 22

Image Source: Family photo

John Hay

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Died in a Japanese prison camp at Canabatuan. As an outstanding hero in the Bataan campaign, he was decorated three times. Funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian Church of Morristown on April 20, 1949.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin

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