Phillip Triplett
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in an airplane crash in England.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 1-28-1945
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John Wallace
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Unavailable
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Harvey White, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was first reported as missing in action and was later declared killed in action. A memorial service was held on 7-14-1946 at First Baptist Church in Charlotte.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Newsprint unknown
Benjamin Bennie Thomas
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Was placed in Mills Home, a Thomasville Orphanage at age 6, along with the 2 other oldest boys. Two younger siblings joined them later. Killed by sniper fire, while going to the aid of a wounded comrade in a foxhole on Iwo Jima. Buried Grave #1666, Row 34, Plot 81, in the 4th Marine Division Cemetery, Iwo Jima.
Age at Death: 27
Image Source: Carolina Room photo
Warren Tucker
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: A memorial service was held on 1-27-1946 at his mother's home.
Age at Death: 32
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 1-24-1945
Walker Joe Wallace
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He died in a plane crash in England on 5-10-1945. His memorial service was held on 11-4-1945 at the Prosperity A. R. P. Church.
Age at Death: 25
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 5-29-1945
Rayford Thomas
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Unavailable
Age at Death: 24
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 12-8-1944
Lonnie Bob Turner
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action during the Battle of the Bulge. His mother worked through the Red Cross to have a wreath put on his grave in a Belgian Military Cemetery.
Age at Death: 19
Image Source: Family photo
Charles Walters
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Missing and presumed dead.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Dock Thomas, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action in an air raid over Hanover, Germany, while on his second mission. A memorial service was held at First Baptist Church on 7-14-1946.
Age at Death: 19
Image Source: First Baptist Church-Charlotte photocopy