John, J.C. Rhyne, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed on his seventh mission when their B-17 was hit by flak. Military services held at a park in Cambridge, England.
Age at Death: 20
Image Source: Family file
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Fred F. B. Penninger
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Coming under attack after landing on the beach at Namur Island, he flung several grenades into a Japanese blockhouse before he was hit in the temple by sniper fire. Although badly wounded, he continued to lead his squad. In a news article dated 2-20-1944, it was reported that a fellow Marine referred to him as the bravest man he ever saw. A memorial service was held on 5/9/46 at Thomasboro Presbyterian Church.
Age at Death: 23
Image Source: Charlotte Observr 2-20-44
George Pitts
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed on Peleliu Island in the central Pacific. Memorial service at Spencer Memorial Methodist Church on Jan 7, 1945. Memorial marker at Ft. McKinley, Manila, PI.
Age at Death: 22
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 1-3-1945
James Pritchard
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: With his unit under heavy attack, he advanced and was able to locate the position of the enemy. He was mortally wounded, but made it back to his unit with the information that allowed them to knock out the post.
Age at Death: 30
Image Source: CO 10-12-45
Archie Rich
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Memorial marker at Lorraine, France.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Jessie Pennington
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Lost at sea when the USS Warrington sank off the Atlantic Coast during a hurricane.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin
Freeman Plyler
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He went overseas in January, 1944.He was wounded in action over Old Buckingham, England on 2-6-1944 and died the next day. Burial was at the Cambridge American Military Cemetery, Cambridge, England, Grave 15, Row 7, Plot A. Memorial service at Big Spring Methodist Church in Sep 1944.
Age at Death: 19
Image Source: Family photo
Samuel Proctor
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in service during the war.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Richard Peoples
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: One of four men who were killed when their medium bomber crashed at the field during a combat training flight. Memorial service at Sardis ARP Church on Jan 2, 1945, and at Dover Airfield on Jan 7, 1945. Burial in the church cemetery. The Miller-Peoples Bible Class is named for church members Richard Preston Peoples and Julian Miller, Jr., who both died in service in WWII. Preston Lane in Charlotte is named for Preston Peoples.
Age at Death: 22
Image Source: A Bicentennial Heritage-Sardis Presbyterian Church
Sam Plyler
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Paratrooper killed in action in Europe, possibly with the invasion forces. A military memorial service was held at Bathabra Baptist Church at Cross Hill, SC on Jul 23, 1944.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer, 6-14-44