Adolphus Webb, Jr. [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He entered the Canadian Air Corps at age 19. After Pearl Harbor was attacked, he transferred to the U. S. Air Corps. He had been flying with the 27th Fighter Squadron in Italy. He was last seen when his squadron was escorting B-26 planes to a bombing mission in Italy, when they went to the aid of three P-38 planes, which were being attacked by the enemy. He was first reported as missing and was later declared dead.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 12-9-1944
Awards:
Air Medal - One Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart, Wings at Williams Field, AZ in February 1943
Biographical Notes:
member, the Reformed Church
Military Branch:
Army Air Corps Enlisted: after Dec 41
Education Details:
Graduate of Bronxville High School, Shanghai, China
Family Details:
Mr. & Mrs. Adolphus Mangum (Pearl Harper) Webb, formerly of Charlotte - Bronxville, NY
Mrs. H. G. Parker of the Addison Apts., Charlotte - grandmother
First Name:
Adolphus
KIA / MIA Place:
North Africa
KIA Date:
NA
Last Name:
Webb, Jr.
Middle Name:
Mangum
Military Details:
Lemore Field, Lemore, CA, Williams Field, AZ
Military Rank:
Second lieutenant
Source:
Newsprint
Military Unit:
Pilot of a P-38
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
8/20/1943