Arthur Brooks [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed en route back to Fort Bragg, when his car collided with an Army truck. His father and brother were also injured. A military funeral was held at Independence Hill Baptist Church in Statesville on Feb 20, 1945.
Age at Death: 34
Image Source: Newsprint unknown 2-20-1945
Awards:
Good Conduct medal
Biographical Notes:
Powdrell and Alexander Inc. curtain manufacturers
Date of Birth:
6/2/1912
Birthplace:
Cabarrus County, NC
Family Details:
Mr. & Mrs. J. M. (Maggie) Brooks - Rt. 9, Charlotte, NC Corp. Walker B. Brooks - Fort Ord, CA, Floyd S. Brooks, age 25 - US Navy, Leon F. Brooks, age 39, Mildred L. Brooks, age 37, PFC Ralph A. Brooks, age 31 - US Army, Pacific Ocean, Welker B. Brooks, age 29
First Name:
Arthur
KIA / MIA Place:
near Fort Bragg
KIA Date:
2/17/1945
Last Name:
Brooks
Middle Name:
Laraine
Military Details:
Fort Bragg, NC
Military Rank:
Staff Sergeant
Source:
newsprint and family information
Military Unit:
Supply dept. Sec No 1.
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA