James Smith [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed by an enemy bullet, while crawling to his position on Hill 706 in Italy. He was buried overseas. His memorial service was held at Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church on 9-27-1944.
Age at Death: 21
Image Source: Family photo
Awards:
Purple Heart, Silver Star
Biographical Notes:
Guy M. Beaty (Pipe Covering)
Date of Birth:
12/15/1922
Birthplace:
Charlotte, NC
Military Branch:
Army Enlisted: 2-26-1943
Education Details:
Central High School, Charlotte Technical High School, Piedmont Jr. High
Family Details:
Josephine Miller Smith - 1912 N. Allen St. and 2212 Commonwealth Ave., Charlotte, NC
Mr. J. F. Smith - deceased Mrs. Eva S. Caulder - Myrtle Beach SC
Billy Ray Smith - U. S. Navy Myrtle Beach, SC, Shirley Jean Smith - Myrtle Beach, SC
First Name:
James
KIA / MIA Place:
Italy
KIA Date:
2/12/1944
Last Name:
Smith
Middle Name:
Robert
Military Details:
Ft. McClelland, AL, Italy, North Africa, Sicily
Military Rank:
Private
Source:
Newsprint
Military Unit:
143rd Infantry, Co. C
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA