George Knowles, Jr. [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action on the battlefield following the capture of Cherbourg, France. Buried in the US Military Cemetery, plot s, row 6, grave 117 in Blosville, France. Memorial service on Aug 20, 1944 at Matthews Baptist Church.
Age at Death: 25
Image Source: Carolina Room photo
Awards:
Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart,
Biographical Notes:
Duke Power
member of Matthews Baptist Church, Boy Scout Troop 1 of Matthews
Date of Birth:
3/11/1919
Birthplace:
Mecklenburg Co., NC
Military Branch:
Army Enlisted: Jun 1942
Education Details:
Matthews High School, graduate
Family Details:
Mrs. Tommie Lucille Kidd Knowles - Matthews, NC
Mr. Knowles (deceased), Mrs. George M. Knowles - Matthews, NC
Louise Knowles - Durham, NC, Mrs. Al White - Maxton, NC, Mrs. B. S. Dekle - Matthews, NC, Mrs. J. N. Yandell, Jr. - Charlotte, NC, Mrs. John Boyles - NY, Mrs. W. R. Current - Charlotte, NC, R.I. Knowles - High Point, NC
First Name:
George
KIA / MIA Place:
France
KIA Date:
7/3/1944
Last Name:
Knowles, Jr.
Middle Name:
M.
Military Details:
California, Tennessee, Camp Blanding, FL, Camp Phillips, KS, Camp Pickett, VA, Fort Bragg, NC, England, France
Military Rank:
T/ Sergeant
Source:
newsprint and family information
Military Unit:
315th Infantry, Co. I
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA