James Moore, Jr. [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He went overseas in February of 1943, without being able to go back home after training. He died from wounds received in action during the second day of fighting on Guam. He was wounded by enemy rifle fire. He was evacuated and died aboard ship. He was buried at Ennylabegan Island, Kwajalein, Marshall Island on 7-31-1944.
Age at Death: 23
Image Source: The Charlotte News 8-19-1944
Biographical Notes:
Carolina Paper Board Corp.
Birthplace:
Mecklenburg Co., NC
Military Branch:
Marines Enlisted: 8-27-1942
Education Details:
Thomasboro High School graduate
Family Details:
Mr. & Mrs. James C. Moore, Sr. - Rt. 5, Charlotte, NC
Bobby Moore - Rt. 5 Charlotte, NC, David Moore - Rt. 5 Charlotte, NC, Jo Moore, Mrs. Jean Springs, PFC Ralph Moore - U. S. Marine Corps South Pacific
First Name:
James
KIA / MIA Place:
Marshall Island
KIA Date:
7/28/1944
Last Name:
Moore, Jr.
Middle Name:
C.
Military Details:
Camp Elliott, San Diego, CA
Military Rank:
Sergeant
Source:
Newsprint
Military Unit:
Regimental Post Office Staff Tar Heel Platoon
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA