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Carl Jordan

First Name: 
Carl
Middle Name: 
Freeman
Last Name: 
Jordan
Date of Birth: 
9/2/1924
Birthplace: 
Gastonia, NC

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Lost his life off of Okinawa when the USS Morrison was sunk by 4 direct hits from suicide planes. Memorial service held Sep 16, 1945 at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church. Memorial marker at Punchbowl National Cemetery in Honolulu, HI.

Age at Death: 20

Image Source: Charlotte Observer 5-25-45

Personal Details

Education Details: 
Bain High School, Mint Hill, graduated 1941
Biographical Notes: 
CB Drug Sales Co. 1941-42, Westinghouse Electric Co., Charlotte 1942-43
Family Details: 

Mr. & Mrs. Edgar D. (Beulah B.) Jordan - 1619 Thomas Ave., Charlotte, NC

Army Sgt. Edgar D. Jordan, Jr. - Bermuda, Ralph B. Jordan - Charlotte, NC

Military Details

Military Branch: 
Navy Enlisted: 4-1-43
Military Rank: 
Electricians Mate 3/c
Military Unit: 
Destroyer USS Morrison DD560
KIA Date: 
5/4/1945
MIA Date: 
NA
KIA / MIA Place: 
Okinawa, Japan
Military Details: 
Bainbridge, MD, Bremerton, WA, Formosa, Guam, Philippines, Saipan, Task Force #58, Tinian
Awards: 
4 Battle Stars, Purple Heart
Source: 

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