Joseph Orr [1]
Additional Information:
Age at Death:
Home Address: Matthews
Disability:
Image Source: Charlotte News
Biographical Notes:
He enlisted with his co-worker Reid Cranford, who died in France on July 19, 1918. He was killed in action in France on June 21st according to UNC history. He was the 2nd man from this county who died in France. Buried at Matthews Cemetery.
Date of Birth:
8/16/1894
Birthplace:
Matthews
Military Branch:
Marines Enlisted: Dec. 1917
Citizenship:
Natural Born
City/County:
Mecklenburg
Education Details:
University of North Carolina 1917
Exemption:
want to finish med course
Eye Color:
Blue
Family Details:
Spouse:
Children:
Dependents: no
Parents: Postmaster Thomas J. and Mrs. Orr - Matthews
Siblings: Gill Orr - Charlotte, Lt. W. L. Orr - US Army Medical Corps France, Thomas Orr Jr. b~1903 - Matthews,
Extended Family: Mrs. Charles Schaffer - aunt Mrs. Thomas Hargett - aunt
First Name:
Joseph
Hair Color:
Brown
Height:
Tall
Last Name:
Orr
Marital Status:
single
Middle Name:
Lee
Military Details:
France; Parris Island Marine Base;
6/5/1917
22
Occupation:
Occupation: pre-med student
Employer: American Trust Co.
Location:
Precinct:
Morning Star
Race / Ethnicity:
Caucasian
Military Rank:
2nd Lieutenant
Source:
Collier's Veteran Cemetery Index, University of North Carolina Alumni History and Alumni Review, Charlotte Observer, Charlotte News
State:
NC
Military Unit:
5th Regiment, 45 Co.
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