James Crawford
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action when his company attempted to establish a beachhead on the east banks of the Moselle River.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 4-14-1945
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Jo Davidson, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was on his way to North Africa, when his plane crashed in French Guaina in February, 1943. He was buried there. After the war, his body was moved in May, 1948, to the Rural Hill Cemetery, the Davidson Family burying ground in the Hopewell area of Mecklenburg Co.
Age at Death: 27
Image Source: unknown newsprint
Harold Cooke
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was lost over Europe and given up for dead. His name is listed on the Honor Roll at St. Peters Episcopal Church in Charlotte.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Central High School yearbook-1941
Martin Crawford
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was found hanging in an apartment that he shared with another officer. The police homicide squad investigated the case. His promotion to Major was announced the day after his body was found. His funeral was on 7-15-1945 at Harry and Bryant Chapel. Burial was at Elmwood Cemetery in Charlotte.
Age at Death: 39
Image Source: Davidson College annual 1928
Billy Davis
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Reported missing when his plane crashed into the sea. Memorial service at Allen Street Baptist Church on Jul 9, 1944.
Age at Death: 22
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 4-14-1944
Hill Cooper
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action. Memorial marker in North Africa.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College annuals
John Jack Crocker, Jr.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: On 2-20-1944, he was flying over Koblenz, Germany and was last seen behind the formation with one engine smoking.
Age at Death: 25
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 7-18-1945
James Davis
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He went down over the North Sea.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Observer 10/25/45
William Cooper
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: His name appeared on the Mecklenburgs Honored Dead roster that appeared in the local newspaper. His name did not appear on the Honor List for Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, from the War Dept. published in June, 1946.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Nathaniel Crockett
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Died non-battle.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library