James Perry [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: A B17 bomber from Clovis Army Airbase was on a combat training flight and crashed about 30 miles from Colorado Springs. It was not found until May 21st. Because the bodies could not be identified, they were all buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. Mr. Perry attended these services.
Age at Death: 19
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Biographical Notes:
St Martin's Episcopal Church
Date of Birth:
9/4/1924
Birthplace:
Plainfield, NJ
Military Branch:
Army Air Corps
Family Details:
Mr. & Mrs. James DeWolf (Elizabeth Olivia) Perry - 2922 Idlewood Circle, Charlotte, NC
Ann DeWolf Perry
First Name:
James
KIA / MIA Place:
Colorado
KIA Date:
2/26/1944
Last Name:
Perry
Middle Name:
Francis
Military Details:
Buckley Field, Clovis, NM, Fort Bragg, NC, Keesler Field, MS
Military Rank:
Corporal
Source:
newsprint
Military Unit:
B17 Flying Fortress gunner
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA