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Gilmer Holton, Jr.
First Name:
Gilmer
Middle Name:
H.
Last Name:
Holton, Jr.
Birthplace:
Charlotte, NC
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in a plane crash during the Battle of Midway. Also on board was his college roommate Walter Gurley, see his file. Memorial marker in Honolulu, HI.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin
Personal Details
Education Details:
Davidson College class of 42
Biographical Notes:
Family Details:
Mr. and Mrs. Gilmer H. Holton, Sr. - 2923 Plaza, Charlotte NC
Jesse Rushing, step brother - killed on D-Day in France
Military Details
Military Branch:
Army Air Corps
Military Rank:
1st Lieutenant
Military Unit:
31st Bomber Sq. 5th Bomber group navigator
KIA Date:
6/7/1942
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Midway
Military Details:
Hawaii, Midway Island
Awards:
Purple Heart, Silver Star
Source:
newsprint, death index, Davidson College Bulletin and notes