John Quick
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Died in an accident in England. Memorial service on Jul 25, 1943 at Garr auditorium.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
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William Mosteller
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Family moved to Washington, DC in 1924. He served from 1927 - 33 and then re-enlisted on 9-24-43. His unit helped drive the Germans from the Gariglian River to the Ano. Fought continuously for 5 months. He was with the first selective service Infantry Division. Buried near Florence, Italy.
Age at Death: 32
Image Source: Carolina Room photo
James Noel
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He had lived with his uncle in Charlotte. He was part of the Normandy invasion and was originally listed as missing in action.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: The Charlotte News 9-13-1944
Alfred Paine
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Died non-battle.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Mark Osborn
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Missing in action after a mission against Germany. This was his 4th mission over enemy territory. Memorial service on Apr 18, 1944 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Memorial marker in the Netherlands. Age at Death: 20 Image Source: 1940 CHS Yearbook
William Mueller
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action on the western front in Belgium. Memorial masses at St. Peters Catholic Church and St. Patricks Catholic Church on Feb 18, 1945 by the Knights of Columbus.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Observer 1-19-45
Edward Norton, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Aboard a troop transport ship that was torpedoed. Also on board were Paul Caldwell and Lander Brunner. Burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Age at Death: 23
Image Source: CO 5-21-44
Charles Painter
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Died of wounds received in action on Nov 27, 1944. Memorial service at Tuckaseege Baptist Church on Jan 28, 1945.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Randolph Paris
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He enlisted in Matthews, NC. According to a relative, James Paris, Randolph's sister, Rebia, reported that his wife and daughter went to Transylvania County, NC, after Randolph died. His memorial marker is at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Henri-Chapelle, Belgium.
James Paris provided a copy of a letter written by Randolph from somewhere in Africa on 1/19/1943. In it, he tells of some boys playing the fiddle, guitar, and mandolin. He is homesick to listen to the hill-billy music.
Stanley Mulford, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Seriously wounded near Dieuze, France on Nov 19. His friend wrote a letter to his parents for Thanksgiving, saying that he was safe and sound. Died of his wounds on December 4 at the 39th Evac. Hospital, Morhange, France. Buried at the 3rd Army Cemetery in Limey, France. Service held August 15, 1945 at First Presbyterian Church for 5 members who were killed in WWII.
Age at Death: 20
Image Source: Charlotte Observer 12-21-44