Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He died from pulmonary embolism while recovering from kidney surgery and pneumonia. His memorial service was at Westminster Presbyterian Church on 5-28-1944.
Age at Death: 32
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: William had completed basic training and had transferred to Gunnery School. He was killed in an automobile accident while on his way home to visit his mother on his first leave. The funeral was held at the Crouch Funeral Home, 800 S. Tryon St. in Charlotte. Dr. Luther Little, pastor of First Baptist Church, conducted the services. Burial followed in Oaklawn Cemetery, Charlotte.
Age at Death: 18
Image Source: First Baptist Church-Charlotte photocopy
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Died in a hospital in France as a result of wounds received in action on Nov 11.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 12-3-1944
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action in the Aleutian Islands, Alaska. Gold Star Mother ceremonies on Nov 12, 1943 and 1944.
Age at Death: 23
Image Source: Newsprint unknown 6-30-1943
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was the command pilot of a B-29 and had 200 hours of combat service at the time of his death. He had completed a mission to Singapore and was returning to his base when his plane was reported missing after encountering 20 Japanese planes.
Age at Death: 32
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 11-18-1945
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action at Iwo Jima. Memorial service held at St. Marks Episcopal Church on Apr 22, 1945, with a marker placed in the cemetery.
Age at Death: 38
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 3-20-1945
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action according to North Carolina WWII Honor List.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in a plane crash in March, 1943.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College annuals
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: A mural unveiling and memorial service was held on 10-7-1945 at the Dilworth Methodist Church in Charlotte.
Age at Death: 20
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer, 8-6-1944
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Buried at Bethel Baptist Church in Ellenboro, NC.
Age at Death: 22
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 1-25-1945