Homer Wallace [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was wounded on January 18, and he returned to duty after his recovery. He had previously been reported missing in action. He was killed instantly while his unit was under artillery fire from the enemy. He was buried at the American Cemetery at Henri Chapelle, Belgium.
Age at Death: 19
Image Source: The Charlotte News 4-12-1945
Awards:
Combat Infantry Badge for Exemplary Conduct, Purple Heart
Biographical Notes:
Charlotte News Printing Co. as a printer, Western Union Telegraph for 3 years
Birthplace:
Wilgrove section near Charlotte, NC
Military Branch:
Army Enlisted: 4-1944
Family Details:
Mr. & Mrs. Oscar A. ( Ola B.) Wallace - 414 E. Seventh St. Charlotte, NC
Beatrice Wallace, Essie Wallace, Mildred Wallace, Mrs. Ella Morgan, Mrs. Maude Cubley, Vada Wallace
First Name:
Homer
KIA / MIA Place:
near Honnef, Germany
KIA Date:
3/14/1945
Last Name:
Wallace
Middle Name:
A.
Military Details:
Camp Pickett, VA, Ft. McClellan, AL
Military Rank:
Private First Class
Source:
Newsprint
Military Unit:
Infantry in the Third Army
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA