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James Kellam
First Name:
James
Middle Name:
Howard
Last Name:
Kellam
Date of Birth:
1/19/1920
Birthplace:
Guilford Co., NC
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He died in action. Memorial marker at Ft. McKinley, Manila, PI.
Age at Death: 24
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 4-8-1945
Personal Details
Biographical Notes:
Southwestern Bell Telephone
Family Details:
Mrs. Ferne Navey Kellam - 310 Interurban Ave., Charlotte, NC
parents deceased -
2 brothers in the U. S. Army, one serving in Germany - 2 brothers in the U. S. Navy, Mrs. C. A. Hinton - 1910 Spring Garden St. Greensboro, NC
Military Details
Military Branch:
Navy Enlisted: 2-1-1942
Military Rank:
Electricians Mate Second Class
Military Unit:
Reserves Submarine Division 241 U. S. S. Escolar U. S. S. Tinosa (submarine)
KIA Date:
11/13/1944
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Pacific
Military Details:
boot training, Norfolk, VA, electrical school, St. Louis, MO, submarine training, Key West, FL, submarine training, New London, CN
Awards:
Purple Heart, Submarine Combat Insignia
Source:
Newsprint and death index