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George Erwin
First Name:
George
Middle Name:
Phifer
Last Name:
Erwin
Date of Birth:
6/11/1915
Birthplace:
Morganton, NC
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in the crash of a B-29 bomber at Fort Riley. Memorial planned to be built at Davidson College by his parents in memory of their two sons who were killed. Memorial service held at Davidson Presbyterian Church on Feb 1, 1945. Burial in Davidson.
Age at Death: 29
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 1-30-1945
Personal Details
Education Details:
Davidson College graduate 1936, Davidson High School graduate
Biographical Notes:
electrical construction business in Charlotte
Family Details:
Prof. & Mrs. Edward Jones (Mary B.) Erwin - Davidon College faculty since 1920 Davidson NC Edward J. Erwin, Jr., First Lieutenant - KIA on 2-13-1945; Mrs. Gaudelock Erwin Dwyer - 8308 Langley Ave. Chicago, IL
Military Details
Military Rank:
Captain
Military Unit:
411th Bomb Squadron, 502nd Bomb Group Pilot B-29
KIA Date:
1/26/1945
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Marshall, KS
Military Details:
Alamogordo, NM, Grand Island, NE, Kingland, AZ, Las Vegas, NV, Mather Field, CA, Fort Riley, KS
Awards:
Wings - Mather Field
Source:
newsprint, Davidson College notebook, and family information