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Harry Winkler, Jr.
First Name:
Harry
Last Name:
Winkler, Jr.
Date of Birth:
8/1/1919
Birthplace:
New Philadelphia, OH
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in a plane crash on a routine training flight. He was alone, and there was no known cause for the accident. His funeral service was at St. Peters Episcopal Church on 9-19-1942. His burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Mecklenburg Co.
Age at Death: 23
Image Source: Newsprint unknown 9-18-1942
Personal Details
Education Details:
Central High School, University of North Carolina, graduated 6/1941
Biographical Notes:
St Peter's Episcopal Church, school correspondent for The Observer.
Family Details:
Dr. and Mrs. Harry Winkler - 2323 Westfield Rd. Charlotte, NC
Military Details
Military Branch:
Army Air Corps Enlisted: 9-1941
Military Rank:
2nd Lieutenant
Military Unit:
Pilot
KIA Date:
9/17/1942
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
near Sarasota, FL
Military Details:
Jones Field, TX, Moore Field, Mission, TX, Randolph Field, TX, Drew Field, Tampa, FL
Awards:
Wings - 9/6/1942
Source:
The Alumni Review, 10/1945, p. 41; newsprint