Veteran Records

Charles Morris

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed from head injuries received in an automobile wreck. He was riding in a Model T Ford as a passenger with his first cousin, Rufus Morris of Eastway Drive in Charlotte. The collision of two cars occured at Elizabeth Ave. and Torrence St. in Charlotte. Sgt. Morris was home on furlough when the fatal wreck happened. The funeral service was held at the Philadelphia Presbyterian Church on 7-24-1945. Burial was at Evergreen Burial Park in Mint Hill.

Age at Death: 23

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

John McNeely, Jr.

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed at San Pedro Bay on Leyte Island during the initial return of American troops to the Philippines. He was killed by artillery fire, as he was landing on the beach. He is buried in Grave #732 at the United States Cemetery in Palo, Leyte, Philippine Islands. His memorial service was at First Presbyterian on August 15, 1945.

Age at Death: 37

Image Source: family photo

William Noots Mills

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Missing in action in the Middle East. Memorial marker in North Africa.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Dallas Morris

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in a nighttime plane crash near Nashville, GA. It was a routine training flight. His mother received a certificate for families of deceased servicemen at a ceremony at the St. Paul Presbyterian Church on 1-13-1946.

Age at Death: 28

Image Source: newsprint-unknown

Frederick McCoy, Jr.

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Buried in Belgium. Former resident of Mooresville and Derita. Moved to Buncombe Co. in 1931.

Age at Death: 25

Image Source: Family photo

James McRacken

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: In an article in The Charlotte Observer dated 8-6-1961, James McRacken was described as a hero that saved a 9th century town, Mayenne, France, from destruction. The Germans had blown up the other bridges into town. In an effort to save the last bridge, Private McRacken cut the demolation wires and faced certain death from the artillery and small arms fire. He fell dead in the severed wires.In 1961, the citizens of Mayenne invited Mrs. McRacken and his daughter, Myrtis, to attend a ceremony honoring Private McRacken.

E. Mongarelle

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Died of wounds received on the Normandy front on June 15th. He was among the first airborne troops to land in France on D-Day.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Jack Morris

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action in the Solomon Islands. Memorial marker at Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery in Honolulu, HI.

Age at Death: 21

Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 11-24-1942

Paul Ken McCraw

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed at Tarawa from the explosion of an enemy mine, struck while working to place his anti-aircraft gun. Burial on Nov 28, with a simple Protestant Episcopal service and salute. Memorial marker at Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery in Honolulu, HI.

Age at Death: 20

Image Source: Carolina Room photo

Lenn McRae

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action in France. The memorial service was held at Belmont Park Methodist Church on September 17, 1944. His body was returned to the America aboard the U. S. Army transport Greenville Victory in June 1948. His body was returned to his father.

Age at Death: 22

Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 9-16-1944

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