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William Childress
First Name:
William
Middle Name:
Irvine
Last Name:
Childress
Date of Birth:
8/21/1924
Birthplace:
Charlotte, NC
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church held a memorial service on January 14, 1945, for William Childress. A memorial service was also held at the U. S. Rubber Co. plant to award his mother a gold star and Army testament.
Age at Death: 20
Image Source: Family photo
Personal Details
Education Details:
Harding High School, Class of 1942
Biographical Notes:
Carolina Rim and Wheel Co.
Charlotte YMCA, First ARP Church
Family Details:
Mr. & Mrs. J. W. (Alma Irwin) Childress - 400 W. 9th St., Charlotte, NC Mrs. J. A. Phillips - 400 W. 9th St. Charlotte, NC Aubrey Phillips, U. S. Army Air Force - brother-in-law
Military Details
Military Rank:
Private
Military Unit:
95th Infantry Div., 377 Infantry Regiment., Co. L
KIA Date:
11/17/1944
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
near Metz, France
Military Details:
Indiantown Gap, PA, Virginia Military Academy, Atlanta, GA, England
Awards:
Presidential Citation, Purple Heart
Source:
Newsprint and family information