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Veteran Records
David Whiteside, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action. Memorial marker at Normandy, France.
Age at Death: 30
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 8-12-1944
Antoine Wintzer
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: A memorial service was held at Dilworth Methodist Church 9-3-1944. A mural dedication was held at Dilworth Methodist Church on 10-7-1945.
Age at Death: 26
Image Source: Dilworth Methodist Church Memorial Booklet
Lloyd Whitley
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: His plane was hit by anti-aircraft fire off the coast of Italy during a bombing mission. A memorial service was held on 12-30-1945 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Memorial marker at Florence, Italy.
Age at Death: 20
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 5-20-1945
Isaac Ike Withers, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in an airplane accident 6 miles east of Turner Field, Albany, GA. Funeral services held Mar 10, 1944 at Harry and Bryant chapel. Memorial service at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Jul 21, 1946. Burial at Elmwood Cemetery, Section DX, Charlotte.
Age at Death: 23
Image Source: Charlotte Observer 3-8-44
William Wicker
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He had volunteered as a Chaplain, but he was denied due to his age. He went overseas as an officer and was killed in the first invasion of troops on the beach in North Africa. He was killed in the heroic action of diving into the enemy trenches to put the main machine gun position out of action. He was buried in the U. S. Military Cemetery near Ft Kasba, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Frank Wolfe
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He had survived three crash landings in Flying Fortresses and walked away from each one. He had participated in the Schweinfurt raid, among others, completing at least 25 missions. When he returned from overeases, he was involved in an accident that was believed to have been over Arkansas. A plane flying above Capt. Wolfes plane crashed into his ship. His body was returned to Charlotte for his funeral. He was buried in Sharon Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Age at Death: 23
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 9-28-1944
Everette Willie Williams
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was shot down while on a mission over Kassel, Germany, on what his family believed was to have been his last mission before coming home. A memorial service was held at Arlington Baptist Church on Sunday, 9-23-1945.
Age at Death: 22
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 5-10-1945
Lee Wolfe
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Died in an accident in Hawaii on April 20. Services were held at Schofield Barracks and he was buried at the base cemetery.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin
Houston Williams
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action.
Age at Death: 19
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 7-30-1944