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Gold Star Veterans

Mancey Green

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

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Lester Foster

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

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Hugh Garrison

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in the Civil Air Patrol plane in which he was riding crashed at Camp Wolters. The pilot of the plane was also killed. A memorial service was held at his home on 6-14-1943. His burial was at Flint Hill Baptist Church.

Age at Death: 27

Image Source: Family photo

Maurice Green

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action.

Age at Death: 22

Image Source: Charlotte Observer 7-30-44

John Dumas

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in basic training when his plane crashed.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin

Edward Erwin, Jr.

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was wounded on Luzon on Feb. 12, and his death followed on Feb. 13. Memorial planned to be built at Davidson College by his parents in memory of their two sons who were killed.

Age at Death: 21

Image Source: Davidson College publication

Walter Finlay

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was the only Mason in Charlotte who died in World War II. Included in his file are several letters to a girlfriend named Emily (Duncan?), in which he indicated that he thought he would come home to her.

Age at Death: 21

Image Source: Charlotte Observer 1/19/44

William Duncan

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in a hunting accident. His funeral service was at the Baptist Church in Dudley, SC, and his burial was at the Dudley cemetery.

Age at Death: 31

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Charlie Evans

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

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Jack Finley

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was lost at sea when his merchant ship was torpedoed. His first ship had been sunk, but he was rescued. He had only been at sea 12 days when his death occurred. Memorial marker at Cambridge, England.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library