Joseph Joe James [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: While parachuting into Germany he was hit by flak and killed after his first combat jump. Buried in the American military cemetery in Margraten, Holland. Memorial service at West Avenue Presbyterian Church on Apr 29, 1945.
Age at Death: 21
Image Source: CO 1-14-45
Awards:
Citation of Honor, Purple Heart, Wings
Biographical Notes:
member, West Avenue Presbyterian Church
Date of Birth:
9/17/1923
Birthplace:
Greensboro, NC
Military Branch:
Army Enlisted: 4-3-43?
Education Details:
Harding High School, Charlotte, graduate, 1942
Family Details:
Mr. and Mrs. William Robert (Daisy Ann) James - 1404 Enderly Rd. and other addresses Charlotte, NC
Mrs. Sam (Dorothy J.) Cook, Jr. - 1404 Enderly Rd. (also of Charleston, SC) Charlotte, NC
Mr. and Mrs. Graydon T. James of Charlotte - uncle and aunt
First Name:
Joseph Joe
KIA / MIA Place:
north of Ruhr, Germany
KIA Date:
3/24/1945
Last Name:
James
Middle Name:
Robert
Military Details:
Camp Blanding, FL, Fort Benning, GA, Camp Rucker, AL, Joseph Robinson, AR, Camp Shanks, NY, England, France, Germany, Battle of the Rhine
Military Rank:
Corporal
Source:
newsprint and family information
Military Unit:
17th Airborne Division, 513th Parachute Infantry, Co. C Technician 5th grade Infantry
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA