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William Brown
First Name:
William
Middle Name:
A.
Last Name:
Brown
Date of Birth:
6/6/1920
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Having made his last required jump, he was scheduled to return to the US. He died of wounds received on Corregidor. A memorial service was held at First Baptist Church in July 14, 1946.
Age at Death: 24
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 3-29-1945
Personal Details
Biographical Notes:
Dupree (grocery store)
First Baptist Church
Family Details:
William A. Brown, Jr. age 5 Corporal Billy Brown - Boca Raton, FL, Harry Brown - Jacksonville, FL, Mrs. Hallie Brown Pless - 2332 Bay St. Charlotte, NC, Robert L. Brown - Charlotte, NC, Woodrow Brown - 1102 N. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC
Military Details
Military Rank:
Private First Class
Military Unit:
Parachute Infantry
KIA Date:
2/25/1945
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Corregidor, Philippines
Military Details:
Camp Wheeler, GA, Fort Benning, GA, Australia, Corregidor, New Guinea, Philippines
Awards:
Citation from Major John W. Britten
Source:
newsprint and First Baptist Church information