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Rochelle Dusty McClain, Jr.
First Name:
Rochelle Dusty
Middle Name:
David
Last Name:
McClain, Jr.
Date of Birth:
9/18/1921
Birthplace:
Rutherforton, NC
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed instantly in an airplane accident near Kansas City, KS. Was to have been discharged in two weeks.
Age at Death: 24
Image Source: Charlotte Observer 9-22-45
Personal Details
Education Details:
Great Falls High School, SC, graduate
Biographical Notes:
Family Details:
Mrs. Paula J. Zubb McClain: 1534 N Leavitt St., Chicago, IL
Rochelle David McClain, III born about Feb 1946
Mr. Rochelle David McClain, Sr. - (died between Sep 1945 - Jul 1946) Mrs. Ida McClain - 1216 E 10th St. Charlotte NC
Carson McClain - Charlotte, NC, Guy Norris McClain, US Navy - Charlotte, NC, Leighmona McClain - Charlotte, NC, Rosa Lee McClain - Charlotte, NC
Military Details
Military Branch:
Navy Enlisted: Oct 1942
Military Rank:
Seaman AAM 2/c
Military Unit:
Company VR-9
KIA Date:
9/20/1945
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Olathe, KS
Military Details:
Chicago, IL, Great Lakes Training Center, IL Minneapolis, MN, Norfolk, VA, Air patrol in the Mediterranean, England and Atlantic
Awards:
Presidential citation
Source:
Newsprint and family information