William Deese [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Buried at sea with full military honors.He had served in the Atlantic Theater taking part in the D-Day invasion before being assigned to the Pacific Area. Memorial marker at Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery in Honolulu, HI.
Age at Death: 19
Image Source: Charlotte Observer 4/20/45
Awards:
Purple Heart
Biographical Notes:
YMCA Junior Member
Military Branch:
Navy
Family Details:
Anna Deese Hudson - 527 E. 9th St., Charlotte, NC Cpl. Oscar Deese, Ms. Dallas Hudson (half sister), Joe Hudson (half brother), Mrs. Cleo Hughes - Altawaha, NC, Mrs. Grace Rodgers - Rock Hill, SC, Mrs. Mason Robbins - Greensboro, NC, Nancy Hudson (half sister), Seaman First Class Earl Deese T. L. Hudson - step-father
First Name:
William
KIA Date:
NA
Last Name:
Deese
Middle Name:
Carl
Military Rank:
Seaman, First Class
Source:
Newsprint and death index
Military Unit:
Naval Reserve
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
3/27/1945