Jo Davidson, Jr. [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was on his way to North Africa, when his plane crashed in French Guaina in February, 1943. He was buried there. After the war, his body was moved in May, 1948, to the Rural Hill Cemetery, the Davidson Family burying ground in the Hopewell area of Mecklenburg Co.
Age at Death: 27
Image Source: unknown newsprint
Biographical Notes:
Deputy Clerk of Court, Mecklenburg County Courthouse; North Carolina National Guard, 105th Engineers
Date of Birth:
11/21/1914
Birthplace:
Mecklenburg, Co., NC
Education Details:
Georgia Tech; Long Creek High School graduate
Family Details:
Mr. and Mrs. Jo Graham Davidson - R.F. D. 1, Huntersville, NC Elizabeth Davidson - teacher in the Davidson, NC public schools, John Springs Davidson - U. S. Army, California, Mae Davidson - Raleigh, NC
First Name:
Jo
KIA / MIA Place:
French Guiana. South America
KIA Date:
2/27/1943
Last Name:
Davidson, Jr.
Middle Name:
Graham
Military Details:
Bombardier School, Midland, TX
Military Rank:
First Lieutenant
Source:
Newsprint
Military Unit:
Bombardier in the first class of Hell from Heaven Men (bombardier training school at Midland Army Flying School in Texas)
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA