Ernest Yarboro [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed off of Kerama Retto, islands west of Okinawa, where his ship, the Whitehurst DE, was supporting landings. During enemy fire he was blown or fell overboard and his body was not found. Memorial marker in Honolulu, HI.
Age at Death: 20
Image Source: Charlotte News 10-3-45
Awards:
Purple Heart
Biographical Notes:
Highland Mill No. 3
Active in high school athletics, Spencer ME Church, active in church activities
Date of Birth:
9/30/1924
Birthplace:
Shelby, NC
Military Branch:
Navy Enlisted: July 9, 1943
Education Details:
Charlotte Tech High School
Family Details:
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis C. (Docia) Yarboro - 2724 N Caldwell St. Charlotte, NC
Dennis C Yarboro, Jr. - 2724 N Caldwell Charlotte, NC, Mrs. F. J. (Sarah) Little - 2724 N Caldwell Charlotte, NC
First Name:
Ernest
KIA / MIA Place:
Okinawa, Japan
KIA Date:
4/12/1945
Last Name:
Yarboro
Middle Name:
Murray
Military Details:
Great Lakes Naval Training Station, IL, Shoemaker and Mare Island, CA, New Guinea, Okinawa, Philippines,
Military Rank:
Coxswain
Source:
Newsprint, death index and family information
Military Unit:
USS Whitehurst D.E. 634
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA